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exemplary damages

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  • noun (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)

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hypernyms (6)

Words that are more generic or abstract

  1. amends
  2. damages
  3. indemnification
  4. indemnity
  5. redress
  6. restitution

hyponyms (2)

Words more specific or concrete

  1. double damages
  2. treble damages

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