(law) compensation for losses that can readily be proven to have occurred and for which the injured party has the right to be compensated
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compensatory damages::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | actual damages, general damages |
| Type of | indemnification, indemnity, redress, amends, restitution, damages |
Examples of compensatory damages
compensatory damages
The six-member jury awarded him $1,250,000 in compensatory and punitive damages.
From the time.com
The damages awarded are generally compensatory in nature, very rarely pecuniary.
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It seeks that amount as well as interest, compensatory damages and legal costs.
From the fresnobee.com
He imposed $3 million in compensatory damages and $9 million in punitive damages.
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It seeks $20 million in compensatory damages and $50 million in punitive damages.
From the usatoday.com
It does, however, request Hall be awarded compensatory damages and attorney fees.
From the dailyherald.com
The state's counterclaim filed Friday seeks $100 million in compensatory damages.
From the orlandosentinel.com
In addition, the plaintiffs are seeking court-determined compensatory damages.
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Klinger's lawsuit seeks an unspecified amount of punitive and compensatory damages.
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