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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Newman gets $43,750 in compensatory damages and $18,750 in back pay. Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024 Jane Doe is suing both artists for compensatory damages for physical injuries and emotional distress, punitive damages, attorneys’ fees, and more. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024 Therefore, Pratt ruled that the plaintiffs could get only compensatory damages, and not punitive damages. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024 At the time of filing, Kennedy sought an unspecified amount of compensatory damages including legal fees. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for compensatory damages 

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Legal Definition

compensatory damages

noun
: actual damages at damage 2
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