punitive damages
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noun Law.
damages awarded to a plaintiff in excess of compensatory damages in order to punish the defendant for a reckless or willful act.
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| punitive damages | |
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| (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct) |
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Example sentences
In addition to compensatory damages the courts began to award punitive damages.
Punitive damages are awarded in addition to compensatory damages for actual monetary losses.
Punitive damages may be awarded to punish an employer who has committed an especially malicious or reckless act of discrimination.
Apportion punitive damages between state and plaintiff.
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