damages

Definition of "damages"
  1. The monetary compensation awarded to one party due to harm or loss caused by the wrongful conduct of another party
How to use "damages" in a sentence
  1. In the lawsuit, the victim sought damages for lost income and medical bills.
  2. After the accident, they filed a lawsuit to recover damages.
  3. The court ordered the company to pay damages for the environmental harm caused.
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