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punitive damages
noun as in compensation in excess of actual damage
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Even if they succeed, families can win only actual and not punitive damages from the federal government.
If she wins, she will be entitled to punitive damages as well.
So what can a corporation do to protect itself against punitive-damages awards such as this?
There shall be no annexations, no contributions, no punitive damages.
He was therefore entitled to punitive damages, but none were allowed him.
"Punitive damages" are awarded to punish the perpetrator of the injury.
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On this page you'll find 4 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to punitive damages, such as: amercement, compensatory damages, damage(s), and financial penalty.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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