HyperDic: punitive_damages

English > 1 sense of the expression punitive damages:
NOUNpossessionpunitive damages, exemplary damages, smart money(law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)
English > punitive damages: 1 sense > noun 1, possession
Meaning(law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct).
Synonymsexemplary damages, smart money
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Narrowerdouble damagesTwice the amount that a court would normally find the injured party entitled to
treble damagesThree times the amount that a court would normally find the injured party entitled to
Broaderdamages, amends, indemnity, indemnification, restitution, redressA sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

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