compensatory damages

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: money awarded to a victim to make up for an injury, damage, etc.

The patient sued for compensatory damages.

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Depp was awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages from Heard, while Heard was awarded $2 million in compensatory damages. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 23 July 2026 As part of the agreement, Battelle has a three-year requirement to provide back pay and compensatory damages to the affected individuals. — Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 21 July 2026 Swinehart’s lawsuit seeks punitive and compensatory damages, although no amount is specified. — Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 Jason’s father and Jenny Nguyen, the co-administrators of Jason’s estate, are now suing Qatar Airways and MedAire seeking compensatory damages for the teen’s death. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for compensatory damages

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compensatory damages

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: actual damages at damage 2

compensatory damages

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