damages
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Courts exist so that injured parties can seek lawful remedies, including injunctions to stop illegal government actions and monetary damages to compensate those who suffer financial harm.
Georgia is seeking $390,000 in damages, pointing to a liquidated damage fee clause in the NIL contract that may or may not hold up in court.
From Los Angeles Times
The authority in November signed a 20-year pact with AMP, which has agreed to pay damages whenever it fails to divert 50% of the volume from the landfill.
The company expects all settlements and damages to be covered first by a $1-billion insurance policy paid for by customers and the rest by the $21-billion state wildfire fund.
From Los Angeles Times
He seeks a jury trial, an unspecified amount in compensatory damages, legal fees and additional damages.
From Los Angeles Times
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