exemplary damages
- Monetary penalties assigned to punish and deter specific negative behaviors, such as malicious or willful misconduct, beyond just compensating for losses
- The jury awarded her exemplary damages due to the severe misconduct of the company.
- Exemplary damages served as a deterrent to prevent other businesses from following unethical practices.
- Because of their willful negligence, the company risked having to pay exemplary damages.
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