Reprisal (noun)

1. An act of retaliation against an enemy.
2. An act of revenge or punishment for an injury or wrong.

Origin:

From the latin word "reprisare" meaning "to retak.e"

Examples:

1. The country launched a reprisal attack against its enemy.
2. The company was forced to pay a large sum as a reprisal for breaking the law.
3. The group threatened to take reprisal if their demands were not met.
4. The government warned against any reprisal following the terrorist attack.
5. The family took reprisal by suing the company for wrongful death.