HyperDic: smart_money

English > 3 senses of the expression smart money:
NOUNpossessionsmart moneymoney bet or invested by experienced gamblers or investors (especially if they have inside information)
possessionsmart money, punitive damages, exemplary damages(law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)
groupsmart moneypeople who are highly experienced or who have inside information
English > smart money: 3 senses > noun 1, possession
Meaningmoney bet or invested by experienced gamblers or investors (especially if they have inside information).
Broaderspeculation, ventureAn investment that is very risky but could yield great profits / profits
English > smart money: 3 senses > noun 2, possession
Meaning(law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct).
Synonymspunitive damages, exemplary damages
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
English > smart money: 3 senses > noun 3, group
MeaningPeople who are highly experienced or who have inside information.
Example"the smart money said Truman would lose the election"
Broaderpeople(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

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