solatium
noun
so·la·ti·um sō-ˈlā-shē-əm 
plural solatia sō-ˈlā-shē-ə
: a compensation (such as money) given as solace for suffering, loss, or injured feelings
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In legal circles, a solatium is a payment made to a victim as compensation for injured feelings or emotional pain and suffering (such as the trauma following the wrongful death of a relative), as distinct from payment for physical injury or for damaged property. Like many legal terms, solatium, which first appeared in English in the early 19th century, is a product of Latin, where the word means solace. The Latin noun is related to the verb solari, which means "to console" and from which we get our words solace and console.
Word History
Etymology
Late Latin solacium, solatium, from Latin, solace
First Known Use
1817, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
solatium
noun
so·la·ti·um sō-ˈlā-shē-əm
plural solatia
-shē-ə
: compensation for grief or wounded feelings (as from the wrongful death of a relative)
solatia
noun
as in punitive damages
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- punitive damages
- damages
- satisfactions
- reprisals
- quittances
- indemnities
- amends
- restitutions
- reparations
- adjustments
- redresses
- refunds
- reimbursements
- repayments
- recoupments
- expiations
- settlements
- atonements
- indemnifications
- compensations
- requitals
- recompenses
- punishments
- remunerations
- retaliations