Law.
damages awarded to a plaintiff in excess of compensatory damages in order to punish the defendant for a reckless or willful act. Also called exemplary damages . Cf. compensatory damages .
[ 1970-75 ]
Law.
damages awarded to a plaintiff in excess of compensatory damages in order to punish the defendant for a reckless or willful act. Also called exemplary damages . Cf. compensatory damages .
[ 1970-75 ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012