damages

/ ˈdæmɪdʒɪz /

plural noun

1. law money to be paid as compensation to a person for injury, loss, etc

Example Sentences

He compared the circumstances with those after a natural disaster, such as a hurricane that damages power lines or a major wildfire that destroys key transmission lines.

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Age-related macular degeneration is a condition that gradually damages the macula, the small but vital area at the back of the eye that supports sharp central vision.

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"The situation is being closely monitored, and all relevant departments have been directed to immediately go to the field to assess any possible damages," Yunus said.

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Following the disaster, Tepco was ordered to pay trillions of Japanese yen in damages to those affected and is also paying for the plant's decommissioning costs.

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A Scottish local authority is facing nearly 30 damages claims from families following a carbon monoxide leak at one of its primary schools.

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