damages

/ ˈdæmɪdʒɪz /

plural noun

1. law money to be paid as compensation to a person for injury, loss, etc

Example Sentences

At the time of his death in October 2024, the former first minister had raised further proceedings seeking damages against the government he once led.

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Zwerner’s attorneys argued school administrators ignored pleas from staff members to search the boy for a gun and Zwerner sought damages to compensate for her post-traumatic stress disorder and physical and mental pain.

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The Department of Health and Social Care sued PPE Medpro and won damages over claims the company breached its contract to supply medical gowns.

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The publisher of The Sun and the now-defunct News Of The World newspapers has apologised and agreed to pay "substantial damages" to Christopher Jefferies.

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Ballmer and the other defendants are accused of fraud and aiding and abetting fraud, with the plaintiffs seeking at least $50 million in damages.

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