solatium

Definition of "solatium"
  1. A monetary amount awarded to soothe emotional distress or hurt feelings occurring from the wrongful death of a family member
How to use "solatium" in a sentence
  1. The court granted a solatium to the parents for their loss, acknowledging their emotional distress.
  2. The plaintiff sought solatium, claiming emotional damage over the untimely demise of their sibling.
  3. In this case, the judge decided to award solatium to compensate for the intense grief of the bereaved family.

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