compensatory damages
noun
: money awarded to a victim to make up for an injury, damage, etc.
The patient sued for compensatory damages.
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The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages to be determined at trial from Magic Mountain, Six Flags and ridemaker S&S Worldwide.
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Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 19 Mar. 2025
The lawsuit is asking for compensatory damages and punitive damages of over $25,000.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
The wrongful death suit is calling for compensatory damages exceeding $25,000, along with punitive damages of an amount to be revealed at the trial.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Last month, the 33-year-old footballer was required to pay $20 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages; his cousin was responsible for $11 million and $50,000, respectively.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 19 Mar. 2025
The lawsuit is asking for compensatory damages and punitive damages of over $25,000.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
The wrongful death suit is calling for compensatory damages exceeding $25,000, along with punitive damages of an amount to be revealed at the trial.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Last month, the 33-year-old footballer was required to pay $20 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages; his cousin was responsible for $11 million and $50,000, respectively.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for compensatory damages
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“Compensatory damages.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compensatory%20damages. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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