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restitution vs exemplary damages

exemplary damages vs restitution

restitution and exemplary damages both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
restitution Yes No No No
exemplary damages Yes No No No
As nouns, exemplary damages is a hyponym of restitution; that is, exemplary damages is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than restitution:
  • restitution: a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
  • exemplary damages: (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)
restitution (noun) exemplary damages (noun)
getting something back again (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)
the act of restoring something to its original state
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
Difference between restitution and exemplary damages

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