punitive damages
- Monetary compensation awarded in a lawsuit to penalize the defendant for extreme wrongdoing, instead of merely reimbursing the victim's losses
- Due to the company's negligence and misconduct, they were required to pay punitive damages.
- The jury awarded punitive damages in the case as they found the defendant's actions outrageous.
- Punitive damages were considered due to the grossly irresponsible behavior of the offending party.
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