nominal damages

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plural noun Law.

damages of a small amount awarded to a plaintiff where substantial compensable loss has not been established but whose legal rights were violated.

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Origin of nominal damages

First recorded in 1790–1800

Words nearby nominal damages

nomenclature, nomenklatura, Nomex, nominal, nominal aphasia, nominal damages, nominalism, nominalize, nominally, nominal par, nominal scale

How to use nominal damages in a sentence

What are needed, she argued, are neither criminal penalties nor civil damages.
Court Says Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Isn’t a Crime|Elizabeth Picciuto|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Constand claimed that the accusation was patently false, and demanded $150,000 in damages from the tabloid and attorney.
How Bill Cosby Allegedly Silenced His Accusers Through A Tabloid Smear Campaign|Marlow Stern|November 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He sought $550,000 in damages, and du Pont vehemently denied the charges.
Foxcatcher’s Real-Life Psycho Killer|Marlow Stern|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But the fighting continues, and grows worse, despite a nominal ceasefire.
Ukraine Could Explode in the Next 48 Hours|Anna Nemtsova|November 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST

They could not sue for emotional distress, damages for which can only be won in a wrongful life suit.
Parents Sue for 'Wrongful Birth'|Elizabeth Picciuto|August 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Thirdly, that great damages result because of the division of jurisdiction between the Audiencia and captain-general.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various
The law only gave you the right to proceed against him to recover money damages for the legal injury.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
A chauffeur may recover damages from his employer for injuries received while operating his car.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
He was young to be a colonel, but the title was merely nominal and complimentary, and not given for any service to his country.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes
A husband has a right of action for damages against any person who alienates his wife's affections.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles