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Noun Concept
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punitive damages  exemplary damages  smart money  Punitive compensation  punitive damage
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(law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct) WordNet 3.0
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(law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct) WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Punitive damages, or exemplary damages, are damages assessed in order to punish the defendant for outrageous conduct and/or to reform or deter the defendant and others from engaging in conduct similar to that which formed the basis of the lawsuit. Wikipedia
damages assessed in order to punish the defendant for outrageous conduct Wikidata
Vindictive or exemplary damages; damages beyond a full compensation for the actual injury done. Wiktionary
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