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compensatory damages
Definition of compensatory damages
: money awarded to a victim to make up for an injury, damage, etc. The patient sued for compensatory damages.
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damageplay damages
: loss or harm resulting from injury to person, property, or reputation
: compensation in money imposed by law for loss or injury
: expense, cost
: to cause damage (see 1damage 1) to
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