HyperDic: nominal_damages

English > 1 sense of the expression nominal damages:
NOUNpossessionnominal damages(law) a trivial sum (usually $1.00) awarded as recognition that a legal injury was sustained (as for technical violations of a contract)
English > nominal damages: 1 sense > noun 1, possession
Meaning(law) a trivial sum (usually $1.00) awarded as recognition that a legal injury was sustained (as for technical violations of a contract).
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Broaderdamages, amends, indemnity, indemnification, restitution, redressA sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

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