PUNITIVE DAMAGES Synonyms: 49 Similar Words

punitive damages

plural noun

Definition of punitive damages

as in damages

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Recent Examples of punitive damages The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages and names Arellano in his individual capacity as the sole defendant. — Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026 The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages and other relief, including lifetime identity-theft protection and credit monitoring. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Plaintiffs are asking the court to declare Regulation 110(3) unconstitutional, block Nuñez and Duart from enforcing it against ICEBreakers members, and award compensatory and punitive damages against Rodriguez, Parra and Hamilton. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Chand seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages in the suit filed July 10. — City News Service, Daily News, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for punitive damages

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