# Punitive Damages

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R8YpmuUZmn3o9FoTaw5XYwP

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Exemplary Damages

**Translations:**

- de-de: Strafschadensersatz / Exemplarische Schadensersatz
- en-gb: Punitive / Exemplary Damages
- es-es: Daños punitivos / ejemplares
- es-mx: Daños punitivos / ejemplares
- fr-fr: Dommages et intérêts punitifs / exemplaires
- he-il: פיצויים פוניטיביים / מקודדים
- hi-in: प्रतिकारी / नमूना दाम
- ja-jp: 懲罰的/模範的損害賠償
- pt-br: Danos punitivos / exemplares
- zh-cn: 惩罚性/示范性赔偿

## Definition

Monetary damages awarded in addition to compensatory damages, intended to punish the defendant for their wrongful conduct and to deter similar conduct in the future.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RB2CEA5hNfHnNl8DMKIfK5F

**Deprecated:** False