exemplary damages meaning

UK US /ɪɡˈzɛmplɚi ˈdæmədʒəz/ 7 syllables

exemplary damages (noun): (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct).

Definition of exemplary damages

  1. (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)

    Synonyms: punitive damages, smart money

    Type of: damages

    Kinds: double damages, treble damages

How to pronounce exemplary damages

exemplary damages is pronounced /ɪɡˈzɛmplɚi ˈdæmədʒəz/ in American English. It has 7 syllables.

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