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Punitive damages

damages assessed in order to punish the defendant for outrageous conduct

Punitive damages are a remedy given by a court of equity in a lawsuit.[1] It is used when a court believes that the defendant needs more punishment to be reformed or stopped from doing the action that caused them to be sued.[2]

References

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  1. ↑ "Punitive damages". Wex Legal Dictionary. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  2. ↑ Cotchett, Joseph. "Punitive Damages: How Much Is Enough?". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
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