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

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Punitive damages are meant to punish the defendant and deter them from further harmful actions, as well as discourage others from committing similar acts in the future. Compensatory damages are meant to compensate the victim for their losses, while exculpatory damages provide justification for actions that would otherwise be considered wrongful. Vindictive damages is not a recognized legal term.

Deterring the Defendant from Further Harmful Action and to Discouraging