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nominal damages

American  

plural noun

Law.

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

Etymology

Origin of nominal damages

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

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“We reverse the remedy chosen by the Court of Chancery – rescission of the 2018 compensation plan. We reinstate the 2018 plan and award the Plaintiff nominal damages,” reads part of the decision, posted on Friday.

From Barron's

“We reverse the remedy chosen by the Court of Chancery – rescission of the 2018 compensation plan. We reinstate the 2018 plan and award the Plaintiff nominal damages,” reads part of the decision, posted on Friday.

From Barron's

The Tesla CEO was awarded $1 in nominal damages on Friday, in addition to the reinstatement of his package.

From MarketWatch

He is seeking a permanent injunction on “time, place and manner” restrictions on speech in public places as well as compensatory, punitive and nominal damages and attorneys’ fees.

From Seattle Times

They also want $1 in nominal damages for violations of their constitutional rights.

From Seattle Times

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