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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In finding that Kaplan gave France a fair hearing, the court noted that Kaplan only awarded Bernstein $225,000 in compensatory damages, far less than the $1,213,676 demanded.
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Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Depending on the amount of money in the fund, Goodwin could get a certain percentage of compensatory damages over several years.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
It is intended to circumvent the original purpose of compensatory damages, which is not to deliver punishment but to make an injured plaintiff whole.
—Robert Tyson, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
The lawsuit is asking for over $75,000 in punitive damages and more than $75,000 in compensatory damages, in addition to attorney fees, costs and expenses.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2025
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Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Depending on the amount of money in the fund, Goodwin could get a certain percentage of compensatory damages over several years.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
It is intended to circumvent the original purpose of compensatory damages, which is not to deliver punishment but to make an injured plaintiff whole.
—Robert Tyson, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
The lawsuit is asking for over $75,000 in punitive damages and more than $75,000 in compensatory damages, in addition to attorney fees, costs and expenses.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2025
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 7 Jun. 2025.
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