punitive damages

US /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv ˈdæm.ɪ.dʒɪz/
UK /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv ˈdæm.ɪ.dʒɪz/
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daños punitivos, indemnización punitiva

damages awarded in excess of normal compensation to the plaintiff to punish a defendant for a wrong and to deter others from similar wrongdoing

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The jury awarded the victim $1 million in punitive damages.
El jurado concedió a la víctima 1 millón de dólares en daños punitivos.
The company faced significant punitive damages for its reckless actions.
La empresa se enfrentó a importantes daños punitivos por sus acciones imprudentes.