| 单词 | exemplary damages |
| 释义 | > as lemmasexemplary damages exemplary damages n. Law damages exceeding simple compensation and awarded to punish the defendant; = punitive damages n. at punitive adj. Compounds. ΘΚΠ society > law > administration of justice > court proceedings or procedure > action of courts in claims or grievances > claim at law > [noun] > a sum payable in damages > damages as punishment to defendant exemplary damages1755 vindictive damages1813 punitive damages1858 1755 London Evening Post 25 Feb. The Plaintiff had Reason to expect exemplary Damages. 1821 E. Cowen Treat. Civil Jurisdict. Justice of Peace in State N.-Y. xi. 623 In an action for seducing a wife or daughter,..exemplary damages are frequently given. 1929 Times 25 Apr. 16/6 So abominable and cruel a charge called for exemplary damages. 2014 N.Z. Herald (Nexis) 13 Sept. (Sport section) There is no ceiling on the costs that can be awarded as exemplary damages. < as lemmas |
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