Damages that may be awarded to a plaintiff because the defendant's conduct was willful or malicious are called:
A) punitive damages
B) liquidated damages
C) expectancy damages
D) compensatory damages
E) injunctive damages

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Punitive damages are awarded to punish the defendant for their willful or malicious conduct, and to deter others from engaging in similar behavior. Liquidated damages are a predetermined amount agreed upon in a contract, expectancy damages are damages for the loss of expected profits, and compensatory damages are awarded to compensate the plaintiff for their actual losses. Injunctive damages are not a recognized type of damages.

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