(n)(law) compensation for losses that can readily be proven to have occurred and for which the injured party has the right to be compensated, Syn.general damages, compensatory damages
(n)(law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct), Syn.exemplary damages, smart money
to damage; to do damage | damaging; doing damage | damaged; done damage | doing damage | you damage; you do damage | he/she damages; he/she does damage | I/he/she damaged; I/he/she did damage[Add to Longdo]