compensatory damages
noun
: money awarded to a victim to make up for an injury, damage, etc.
The patient sued for compensatory damages.
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In the latest suit, Jones is seeking a jury trial along with punitive damages and compensatory damages to cover medical and funeral expenses.
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 26 Nov. 2024
Under the tax code, compensatory damages for personal physical injuries or physical sickness are tax free.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Guyger was ordered to pay about $60 million in punitive damages and $38.6 million in compensatory damages to the family of Jean, who was Black, resulting in a $98.65 million settlement in the wrongful death case, per the filing.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
The jury awarded an additional $38 million in compensatory damages for mental anguish, loss of earnings and other claims, the document shows.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 26 Nov. 2024
Under the tax code, compensatory damages for personal physical injuries or physical sickness are tax free.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Guyger was ordered to pay about $60 million in punitive damages and $38.6 million in compensatory damages to the family of Jean, who was Black, resulting in a $98.65 million settlement in the wrongful death case, per the filing.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
The jury awarded an additional $38 million in compensatory damages for mental anguish, loss of earnings and other claims, the document shows.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Compensatory damages.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compensatory%20damages. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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