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compensatory damages
/kˈɑːmpənsətˌoːɹi dˈæmɪdʒᵻz/
/kˈɒmpənsətəɹˌi dˈamɪdʒɪz/
Compensatory damages
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money awarded to someone who has been harmed, to cover their actual losses or injuries
Examples
The court awarded compensatory damages for medical expenses and lost wages.
She received compensatory damages after proving the company's negligence.
