Synonyms for punitive damages
puni·tive dam·ages

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1. punitive damages, exemplary damages, smart moneynoun

   (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)

   Synonyms:
   smart money, exemplary damages

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1. • Damages
   • Law

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1. Bruce Baron:

   This verdict along with the punitive damages awarded by the judges sends a strong message that teachers across New York state should take their position of authority very serious.

2. Benjamin McMichael:

   With such a large punitive damages award at issue, appellate courts may be more willing to come down hard on the plaintiffs.

3. Jeffrey Sonn:

   We're very pleased the arbitrator awarded punitive damages because, at its heart, this was a scam of our client and many other professional athletes, these notes never should have been offered to anyone.

4. Marco Ramadori:

   The class action law in Italy is a swindle and has nothing to do with the real class action (cases) that you see in the United States, which, first and foremost, inflict punitive damages that have a concrete dissuasive effect.

5. Neama Rahmani:

   Punitive damages, on the other hand, are to punish someone for their wrongful conduct.