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punitive damages
plural noun
damages awarded to a plaintiff in excess of compensatory damages in order to punish the defendant for a reckless or willful act.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of punitive damages1
Example Sentences
The lawsuit alleges negligence, breach of contract and several other causes of action, and seeks compensatory and punitive damages and reform of State Farm’s policies.
We look forward to the next round, which is seeking attorneys’ fees, treble damages and punitive damages against Baldoni, Sarowitz, Nathan, and the other Wayfarer Parties who perpetrated this abusive litigation.”
The jury hasn’t yet reached a verdict on punitive damages and was expected to hear more arguments Thursday afternoon.
The jury also awarded $500,000 each to the two men in punitive damages.
After deliberations began on punitive damages, CNN attorneys reached an undisclosed settlement with Young.
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