damages
/ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/
verb
- 1
To impair the soundness, goodness, or value of; to harm or cause destruction.
“Be careful not to damage any of the fragile items while unpacking them.”
- 2
To undergo damage.
noun
- 1
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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