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damages  

Definition

  • A legal term for an award paid by a defendant or sought by the plaintiff that compensates for harm, injury, or loss. It is a remedy found in the civil court system. [Source: The SAGE Glossary of the Social and Behavioral Sciences; Damages]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-FB683TZ5-C

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