Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun punitive_damages

1 sense of punitive damages

Sense 1
punitive damages, exemplary damages, smart money -- ((law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct))
       => damages, amends, indemnity, indemnification, restitution, redress -- (a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury)