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Punitive damages

Punitive damages Meaning & Definition
Punitive damages Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Punitive damages?

[n] (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Punitive damages: exemplary damages | smart money

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See Also | amends | damages | double damages | indemnification | indemnity | redress | restitution | treble damages

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