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. 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.

2. Ethan Hee-Seok Shin:

   It’s unlikely that we will be able to, in the near future, investigate or prosecute these human rights violation cases from North Korea, having these civil lawsuits and being able to actually have these punitive damages or other financial penalties imposed on North Korea from a human rights angle, I think that’s pretty important.

3. Benjamin McMichael:

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

4. Neama Rahmani:

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

5. 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.