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1. punitive_damages
noun. (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct).
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2. punitive
adjective. ['ˈpjuːnətɪv'] inflicting punishment.
Etymology
- punitive (English)
- punitivus (Latin)
- punio (Latin)