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1、此资料由网络收集而来,如有侵权请告知上传者立即删除。资料共分享,我们负责传递知识。法律英语基础词汇:Punitive damagesPunitive damages - 惩罚性赔偿 also called “exemplary damages.” Compensatory damages awarded above the value of losses that the plaintiff actually suffered.He was awarded punitive damages(= in a court of law)法庭判给他处罚性的损害赔偿。The Oregon Supreme
2、 Court upheld the punitive damages award.俄勒冈州高等法院支持了该项惩罚性赔偿金。The plaintiff in the court case was awarded punitive damages.这场官司的原告被判予惩罚赔偿。Punitive damages are not recoverable for breach of contract unless conduct constituting the breach is also a tort.(惩处性的损害赔偿,于违反契约的情况下,系不被允许,除非此一违约行为,同时构成侵权行为。)Should the representation have been made with the knowledge that it was false, and then punitive damages may be recovered.所做陈述只要认定属于欺诈,则可获得高额赔偿。1