Under what circumstances are punitive damages awarded?
A)Only to punish the offender.
B)To punish the offender and to deter others from committing similar offenses.
C)To punish the offender,to deter others from committing similar offenses,and to reimburse a plaintiff for his or her losses.
D)Only to reimburse a plaintiff for his or her losses.
E)Only to deter others from committing similar offenses.

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A)Punitive damages,or exemplary damages,are imposed to punish the offender
and deter others from committing similar offenses.
B)Punitive damages,or exemplary damages,are imposed to punish the offender and deter others from committing similar offenses.
C)Punitive damages,or exemplary damages,are imposed to punish the offender and deter others from committing similar offenses.
D)Punitive damages,or exemplary damages,are imposed to punish the offender and deter others from committing similar offenses.
E)Punitive damages,or exemplary damages,are imposed to punish the offender and deter others from committing similar offenses.

Under What Circumstances Are Punitive Damages Awarded