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What damages are awarded in legal cases as a deterrent for future actions?

Retry Correct Incorrect The root word of ‘punitive’ is ‘punish’ – and punitive damages are awarded as punishment to the defendant rather than as a reward to the plaintiff. They’re often used to send a message to the defendant.

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What damages are awarded in legal cases as a deterrent for future actions?

• Compensatory damages
• Punitive damages
• Statutory damages
• Consequential damages