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damages

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The money paid or awarded to a claimant (in England), a pursuer (in Scotland) or a plaintiff (in the US) in a civil action as compensation for a loss suffered by the same.

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The word "damages" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use the word when referring to losses, injuries, or harm caused to another person or property, either due to a violation of a legal right or a wrongful act. For example: "The judge ordered the defendant to pay damages to the plaintiff."

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Luna's uncle, Ruben Nunez, said that she returned in good condition and that the family is sure to seek some kind of legal damages.

She is also seeking damages and legal costs.

The lawsuit, which was brought by the Port Authority Police Benevolent Association and one of the fired officers, seeks compensatory damages and an injunction against future such searches.

If they win their appeals, it could lead to them claiming damages for human rights breaches relating to the orders.

A court in Almaty has ordered an advertising agency to pay damages for designing a controversial poster showing two 19th-century cultural icons kissing.

After an elderly Blackpool fan was ordered to pay £20,000 in damages for comments on his Facebook page the money was raised by supporters of clubs from all over the country.

The courts eventually ruled that, because Rodriguez was a public official, he was not entitled to recover damages for emotional distress.

An angry Dzhugashvili then sued Novaya Gazeta and demanded £180,000 in damages.

Paul Paxton, a partner at Stewarts Law, said he would be claiming substantial damages to help Balch recover from her potentially life-changing injuries.

So he stayed living in his club house, took £25,000 in damages and a medal when United won the league, but turned down the offer of a job in the ticket office.

About 30,000 ex-employees of Yukos are expected to share in a $458m pension fund that will pay out once damages are collected.

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