punitive damage

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

In a legal context, refers to compensation awarded to punish the defendant for their conduct.

punitiveADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

damage

Examples (10)

  • The court awarded significant punitive damages to deter similar behavior.
  • Victims of fraud may be entitled to claim punitive damages.
  • In cases of extreme negligence, punitive damages can be substantial.
  • The jury recommended punitive damages for the company's reckless disregard for safety.
  • Calculating punitive damages often involves assessing the defendant's wealth.
  • The judge explained the rationale behind awarding punitive damages.
  • She sued for compensatory and punitive damages.
  • These punitive damages are intended to send a strong message.
  • The legal team is seeking both actual and punitive damages.
  • The ruling included a significant award of punitive damages.