Definition of Punitive Damages in English :

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Punitive Damages meaning in English

Meaning of Punitive Damages in English

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Punitive Damages pronunciation in English

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Punitive Damages

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Noun

1. exemplary damages, punitive damages, smart money

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

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Punitive Damages

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plural noun
law, US
a form of monetary compensation paid to the plaintiff in order to punish the defendant and prevent future unlawful behaviour
It cost his employer more than five billion dollars in punitive damages.

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Punitive Damages

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exemplary damages

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Punitive Damages

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pl.n.
Damages, in addition to compensatory damages, required to be paid by a defendant as punishment for particularly egregious conduct and as a deterrent to others.

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