General Damages
/ˈdʒɛn(ə)rəl ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Monetary compensation awarded for non-quantifiable losses such as pain, suffering, or loss of reputation.
The plaintiff was awarded general damages for the emotional distress caused by the defendant's negligence.
Forms
- general damages
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Commentary
General damages cover intangible harm and typically require judicial discretion to quantify, differing from special damages which compensate for specific economic losses.
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