punitive damages

NOUN

compensation in excess of actual damage

Synonyms

WEAK

amercement compensatory damages damages financial penalty

Example Sentences

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The family members are seeking punitive damages, the amount of which would be determined at trial.

From Barron's

Teen plaintiffs are asking for compensation for pain and suffering as well as punitive damages.

From The Wall Street Journal

Joseph is seeking compensatory and punitive damages and payment of attorney fees in an amount to be determined at trial.

From Los Angeles Times

The jury also asked whether it was charged to determine the amount of punitive damages, adding to speculation that it might hand the Skaggs family an award beyond economic and emotional distress damage.

From Los Angeles Times

His parents have now launched legal action against Meta in a US court seeking punitive damages claiming that Instagram was not safe.

From BBC