Retaliatory Damages
/rɪˌtæliˈeɪtɔːri ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff as a punitive response to a defendant's retaliatory act, such as unlawful reprisal or harassment.
The court awarded retaliatory damages to the employee for unlawful termination due to whistleblowing.
Forms
- retaliatory damage
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Commentary
Retaliatory damages often overlap with punitive damages but specifically address harm caused by punitive retaliation, such as wrongful conduct in response to protected activity.
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