| 单词 | punitive damages |
| 释义 | > as lemmaspunitive damages punitive damages n. Law (originally U.S.) damages exceeding simple compensation and awarded to punish the defendant. ΘΚΠ society > law > administration of justice > court proceedings or procedure > action of courts in claims or grievances > claim at law > [noun] > a sum payable in damages > damages as punishment to defendant exemplary damages1755 vindictive damages1813 punitive damages1858 1858 Amer. Law Reg. 7 56 In Kendall vs. Stone, 1 Sel. 16, Mr Hill..presents..the reasons in support of the proposition that this doctrine of punitive damages stands upon no ground of principle. 1886 Times 2 Oct. 8/3 When the repetition of her offence renders her liable for puntive damages. 1973 Black Panther 20 Oct. 6/1 Punitive damages are assessed only when the judge believes that a defendant has acted deliberately and with malice. 2000 Time 24 July 45/2 The $145 billion award far exceeds the old record for punitive damages—a paltry $5 billion dished out for the Exxon-Valdez environmental disaster. < as lemmas |
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