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compensatory damages

/kəmˈpɛnsətɔːri ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/

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/kəmˈpɛnsətɔːri ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/C1formallegal
  • ruДенежная сумма, присуждаемая лицу в судебном деле для компенсации фактического ущерба, вреда или убытков, таких как медицинские расходы, потеря заработной платы или повреждение имущества.

Money awarded to a person in a legal case to compensate for actual loss, injury, or harm suffered, such as medical expenses, lost wages, or property damage.

  1. Monetary compensation for lossC1formal

    Money awarded to a plaintiff in a lawsuit to compensate for actual loss, injury, or harm suffered.

    ruКомпенсационные убытки

    • The court awarded compensatory damages to cover her medical expenses.
    • He received compensatory damages for lost wages after the accident.
    • Compensatory damages are intended to make the injured party whole again.