Deterring the defendant from further harmful action and discouraging others from committing similar harmful acts in the future are the main goals of ______ damages.

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Punitive damages are designed to punish the defendant for their wrongful conduct and deter both the defendant and others from engaging in similar conduct in the future. Compensatory damages, on the other hand, are meant to compensate the victim for their losses, and exculpatory damages are not a recognized legal term. Vindictive damages are not a commonly used term in the legal field.

Deterring the Defendant from Further Harmful Action and Discouraging Others