Concept information
Preferred term
punitive and compensatory damages
Definition
- Generally speaking, the law in America consists of two broad categories: civil law and criminal law. These two categories of law differ significantly. [Source: Encyclopedia of Victimology and Crime Prevention; Punitive and Compensatory Damages]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/punitive_and_compensatory_damages
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