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general damages (n)
(law) compensation for losses that can readily be proven to have occurred and for which the injured party has the right to be compensated
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(law) compensation for losses that can readily be proven to have occurred and for which the injured party has the right to be compensated
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The jury awarded the plaintiff $1 million in general damages for the emotional trauma caused by the accident.
The general damages in the lawsuit included compensation for pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and diminished earning capacity.
The court found that the plaintiff was entitled to $250,000 in general damages for the physical and emotional injuries she sustained.
General damages aim to compensate victims for non-economic losses, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of reputation.
