Damage Awards
/ˈdæmɪdʒ ɔːrdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Monetary compensation awarded by a court to a plaintiff for loss or injury suffered due to the defendant's actions.
The jury granted substantial damage awards to the injured party after the trial.
Forms
- damage award
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Commentary
Damage awards typically quantify the financial remedy for harm, and may vary depending on whether they are compensatory or punitive.
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