punitive damages
plural noun
: damages awarded in excess of compensation to the plaintiff to punish a defendant for a serious wrong
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Their attorneys call for a jury trial and punitive damages.
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Christina Coulter, People.com, 16 May 2025
The suit is seeking $5 million in compensatory damages and $20 million in punitive damages.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 14 May 2025
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is seeking back pay and punitive damages on the former employee’s behalf.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
Depp was awarded $10 million (of the $50 million claim) in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages (reduced to $350,000 per state limit).
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 12 May 2025
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Christina Coulter, People.com, 16 May 2025
The suit is seeking $5 million in compensatory damages and $20 million in punitive damages.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 14 May 2025
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is seeking back pay and punitive damages on the former employee’s behalf.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
Depp was awarded $10 million (of the $50 million claim) in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages (reduced to $350,000 per state limit).
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for punitive damages
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“Punitive damages.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punitive%20damages. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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