exemplary damages

British  

plural noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

She is seeking a jury trial as well as punitive and exemplary damages for her “mental and physical pain and suffering.”

From Los Angeles Times

She wants a jury trial and unspecified compensatory damages; a financial judgment for mental pain, anguish and emotional distress; punitive and exemplary damages, and payment of legal fees.

From Los Angeles Times

“They appear to remain completely unrepentant about that and it ought, to pick up the language of exemplary damages, be something that shocks the conscience,” Hodge added.

From Seattle Times

The woman is seeking unspecified punitive/exemplary damages, as well as damages to cover legal costs and further relief.

From Los Angeles Times