Damages (Noun)
Meaning
A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The court ordered the company to pay damages to the family for the wrongful death of their loved one.
- She was awarded damages for the injuries she sustained in the car accident.
- The insurance company agreed to pay damages to the homeowner for the damage caused by the hurricane.
- The jury decided that the defendant was liable for damages to the plaintiff's business.
- The company was forced to pay damages to the employees who were injured on the job due to their negligence.