damages
Example Sentences
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The federal lawsuits, which originally targeted organized crime, are commonly filed in big civil disputes because they allow for triple damages.
From Los Angeles Times
Then, in January 2025, the publisher of the Sun agreed to pay "substantial damages" and issued an apology to the Duke of Sussex over claims of unlawful intrusion into his life.
From BBC
The family members are seeking punitive damages, the amount of which would be determined at trial.
From Barron's
The plaintiffs are seeking an unspecified amount of damages.
Douglas sued, claiming that the incident violated his constitutional rights — and a jury agreed with him, awarding $6.8 million in damages after a civil trial that ended earlier this month.
From Los Angeles Times
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