seek damages
idiom
law
: to ask a court to require someone who has treated one unfairly or hurt one in some way to pay money
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The bills give parents the right to sue for the death of an unborn child and seek damages for mental pain and suffering, loss of future support and services, and medical expenses.
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Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Candidates would gain new legal tools to combat misuse, including the ability to sue to stop distribution or seek damages if their likeness, voice, or actions are misrepresented.
—Dylan Goforth, The Frontier, 28 Jan. 2026
The new bill would allow victims to seek damages and restraining orders.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Maryland continues to seek damages from the shipping company responsible for the bridge collapse, with any proceeds used to help offset construction costs.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
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Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Candidates would gain new legal tools to combat misuse, including the ability to sue to stop distribution or seek damages if their likeness, voice, or actions are misrepresented.
—Dylan Goforth, The Frontier, 28 Jan. 2026
The new bill would allow victims to seek damages and restraining orders.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Maryland continues to seek damages from the shipping company responsible for the bridge collapse, with any proceeds used to help offset construction costs.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Seek damages.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20damages. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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