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punitive and compensatory damages  

Definition

  • Generally speaking, the law in America consists of two broad categories: civil law and criminal law. These two categories of law differ significantly. [Source: Encyclopedia of Victimology and Crime Prevention; Punitive and Compensatory Damages]

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