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exemplary damages

British

plural noun

law damages awarded to a plaintiff above the value of actual loss sustained so that they serve also as a punishment to the defendant and a deterrent to others

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Under the bill, any person who damages or destroys a monument could be liable for triple the cost to repair or replace it, plus “exemplary damages” - additional costs meant as a punishment.

From Washington Times

“This strikes me as so atrocious that there ought to be punitive and exemplary damages awarded, in addition to compensation,” said Tony Merchant, whose Merchant Law Group filed the class action.

From The Guardian

Being “liable for exemplary damages and the other side’s legal costs”, not so much.

From The Guardian

Tigers are suing for damages against Solomona for breach of contract and for damages, including exemplary damages, against Sale Sharks and agent Andy Clark for "inducing" the player to breach his contract.

From BBC

Tigers are now seeking damages against the player for breach of contract and for damages, including exemplary damages, against Sale Sharks and agent Clarke for "inducing" Solomona to breach his contract.

From BBC

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