Meaning Of The Word Exemplary damages

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Exemplary damages Meaning

Exemplary damages Definition
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What's The Definition Of Exemplary damages?

exemplary damages in American English
damages awarded to the plaintiff beyond the actual loss, imposed as a punishment for the defendant's wrong
plural noun

exemplary damages in British English
plural noun: damages awarded to a plaintiff above the value of actual loss sustained so that they serve also as a punishment to the defendant and a deterrent to others

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