punitive damages

Noun
  1. (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct) (synset 113312854)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: amends, damages, indemnification, indemnity, redress, restitution - a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
    subtypes:
    • double damages - twice the amount that a court would normally find the injured party entitled to
    • treble damages - three times the amount that a court would normally find the injured party entitled to
    same as: exemplary damages, smart money

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