Punitive damages
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British pronunciation/pjˈuːnɪtˌɪv dˈamɪdʒɪz/
American pronunciation/pjˈuːnɪtˌɪv dˈæmɪdʒᵻz/

Definition & Meaning of "punitive damages"

Punitive damages
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an extra financial compensation awarded in a lawsuit to punish the defendant for bad behavior and deter future wrongdoing

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The class-action lawsuit sought punitive damages against the pharmaceutical company for unethical marketing practices.
The environmental lawsuit resulted in punitive damages against the company for knowingly polluting the water supply.
The court imposed punitive damages on the employer who engaged in discriminatory practices to discourage workplace discrimination.
In the product liability case, the court awarded punitive damages to deter the company from manufacturing unsafe products.
The jury decided to grant punitive damages to the plaintiff after finding evidence of intentional misconduct by the defendant.
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