Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
damages
noun
/ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/
Definition
Monetary compensation claimed by a party who has suffered loss or injury due to the unlawful act of another.
Examples
- The court awarded her damages for the injuries she sustained in the accident.
- The company had to pay damages after being found liable for negligence.
- He filed a lawsuit seeking damages for emotional distress.
Meaning
Damages refer to the financial recompense that one party owes to another because of a breach of legal duty or wrongful act.
Synonyms
- compensation
- reparations
- indemnity
- recompense
