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单词 punitive damages
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punitive damages

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plural noun Law.

damages awarded to a plaintiff in excess of compensatory damages in order to punish the defendant for a reckless or willful act.
Also called exemplary damages .
Compare compensatory damages.

Origin of punitive damages

First recorded in 1970–75

Words nearby punitive damages

punishable, punishing, punishment, punition, punitive, punitive damages, Punjab, Punjabi, Punjab States, punji stake, punk
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