PUNITIVE DAMAGES Synonyms: 49 Similar Words

punitive damages

plural noun

Definition of punitive damages

as in damages

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Recent Examples of punitive damages The parents, represented by the law firm Rosen Saba, demand a jury trial, exemplary and punitive damages and civil and statutory penalties. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 July 2026 Liman ruled that Wayfarer Studios must pay Lively's attorneys' fees but denied Lively's request for punitive damages. — ABC News, 9 July 2026 The lawsuit sought compensatory and punitive damages for claims including false imprisonment, battery and constitutional retaliation. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 Back in June, Baldoni attorney Bryan Freedman struck a different tone, emphasizing that the court denied Lively's request for treble and punitive damages and arguing that any fee award would be limited in scope. — Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for punitive damages

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