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Treble Damages (Noun)

Meaning

Three times the amount that a court would normally find the injured party entitled to.

Classification

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

Examples

  • The court awarded the plaintiff treble damages, three times the amount of the original loss, due to the intentional and malicious actions of the defendant.
  • As a result of the company's negligence, the family was granted treble damages, a significant increase from the initial settlement.
  • The jury decided to impose treble damages on the corporation for engaging in deceptive business practices.
  • The victims received treble damages for the physical and emotional harm caused by the reckless behavior of the driver.
  • The court ruled in favor of the whistleblower, granting her treble damages for the severe retaliation she faced from her employer.

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