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 woman is seeking compensatory damages to be determined at trial.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2024
Now, law firms are requesting that shareholders who purchased or acquired Nike stock between March 19, 2021 and March 21, 2024 join in the class action lawsuit, which is pushing for compensatory damages for all parties affected.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages for Puryear and all members of the class, plus costs and attorneys fees.
—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
The suit seeks compensatory damages, restitution, the return of Atkins’ original film and audio materials, and further relief as determined by the court.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2024
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2024
Now, law firms are requesting that shareholders who purchased or acquired Nike stock between March 19, 2021 and March 21, 2024 join in the class action lawsuit, which is pushing for compensatory damages for all parties affected.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages for Puryear and all members of the class, plus costs and attorneys fees.
—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
The suit seeks compensatory damages, restitution, the return of Atkins’ original film and audio materials, and further relief as determined by the court.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2024
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 27 Jul. 2024.
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