When the plaintiff asks for damages to punish the defendant for conduct that is considered outrageous, this is known as

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Punitive damages are awarded in addition to compensatory damages and are meant to punish the defendant for their outrageous conduct. Restorative justice focuses on repairing harm caused by the defendant, restitution involves the defendant paying back what they owe, and compensatory damages aim to reimburse the plaintiff for their losses.

When the Plaintiff Asks for Damages to Punish the Defendant