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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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Monetary damages being sought include those for anguish, injury and medical expenses, as well as "exemplary" damages because Tesla's actions have been "grossly negligent."

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

Attorneys for the tenants are seeking awards for punitive damages or exemplary damages.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2024

Tesla is suing Yatskov for compensatory and exemplary damages, and is also seeking a court order that would force Yatskov to return the classified information.

From The Verge ● May 7, 2022

Godbey threw out the family’s lawsuit, which seeks almost $30 million in actual and exemplary damages.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 4, 2022

He was well assured that Dr. Jedd could prove very little; and a jury, if properly worked, might award him exemplary damages.

From Charlotte's Inheritance by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)

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