Definition of seek damages
law
:to ask a court to require someone who has treated one unfairly or hurt one in some way to pay money
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seek
play
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: to resort to : go to
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: to go in search of : look for
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: to try to discover
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: loss or harm resulting from injury to person, property, or reputation
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: compensation in money imposed by law for loss or injury
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: expense, cost
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: to cause damage (see 1damage 1) to
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