/soh lay"shee euhm/ , n. , pl. solatia /-shee euh/ .
1. something given in compensation for inconvenience, loss, injury, or the like; recompense.
2. Law. damages awarded to a plaintiff as compensation for personal suffering or grief arising from an injury.
[ 1810-20; solatium, var. sp. of solacium, L: SOLACE ]