What is the meaning of punitive damages?

Damages awarded to one party to punish another party for dishonest conduct. Meant to deter others from committing a similar offense.

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APABarry Goldsmith. (2010). punitive damages. Retrieved September 25, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/punitive_damages/definitions/1161479
ChicagoBarry Goldsmith. 2010. "punitive damages" http://smartdefine.org/punitive_damages/definitions/1161479 (accessed September 25, 2026).
HarvardBarry Goldsmith 2010, punitive damages, Smart Define, viewed 25 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/punitive_damages/definitions/1161479>.
MLABarry Goldsmith. "punitive damages" 21 October 2010. Web. 25 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/punitive_damages/definitions/1161479>
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