seek compensation

phrase

somewhat formal
: to try to get an amount of money to make up for damage, trouble, etc. caused by someone

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Under California law, encroaching roots or branches that cause damage can give a property owner grounds to pursue a nuisance claim or seek compensation, depending on the circumstances. — Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan rejected calls from some lawmakers to seek compensation from Indonesia, saying the crisis should be addressed through diplomatic engagement and ASEAN mechanisms. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 The men’s relatives sought help from a respected mediator to seek compensation from the owner of the drug shipment. — Nathan Jaccard, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 The Supreme Court in 2011 acknowledged that provision left the door open for states and cities to seek compensation for climate change impacts under state law. — Patrick Parenteau, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seek compensation

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“Seek compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20compensation. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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