English noun: punitive damages | |||
1. | punitive damages (possession) (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct) | ||
Synonyms | exemplary damages, smart money | ||
Broader (hypernym) | amends, damages, indemnification, indemnity, redress, restitution | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | double damages, treble damages | ||
Domain category | jurisprudence, law | ||