compensatory damages

Noun

Meaning

(law) compensation for losses that can readily be proven to have occurred and for which the injured party has the right to be compensated

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

damages amends amercement actual damages general damages

Hypernyms

indemnity damages redress restitution amends indemnification

Examples

A private individual must only prove negligence (not using due care) to collect compensatory damages. Source: Internet

Coppola sought at least $250,000 in compensatory damages and an injunction against production or distribution of the film. Source: Internet

Howard was ordered to pay $2.6 million in damages; $1.6 million was for compensatory damages to Jean DeRita, while the remaining $1 million was divided between four of Fine's grandchildren. Source: Internet

In 1995, the jury awarded Scott $875,000 in compensatory damages and $2,500,000 in punitive damages against Ross, which were later settled for $5,000 and 200 hours of services. Source: Internet

Swisslog is seeking unspecified compensatory damages. Source: Internet

The suit seeks a jury trial and unspecified compensatory damages. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

compensatorily lengthen compensatory compensatory allowance compensatory education compensatory interest compensatory lengthening