noun
a quantity, degree, or extent of something
preposition
used to indicate a standard or unit of measurement
conjunction
used to show that one thing is directly proportional to another
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In the legal system, justice is often seen as a measure for measure when determining appropriate punishments.
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If you cheat on a test, expect the teacher to give you a measure for measure by failing you.
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You can't expect to get away with lying to your boss - it's a measure for measure situation.
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The saying 'what goes around comes around' is a reminder that life often operates on a measure for measure basis.