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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
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compensation go
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
restitution, amends, redress, indemnification, damages, indemnity
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
noun.possession
5 Subcategories
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relief go
(law) redress awarded by a court
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actual damages, compensatory damages, general damages go
(law) compensation for losses that can readily be proven to have occurred and for which the injured party has the right to be compensated
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nominal damages go
(law) a trivial sum (usually $1.00) awarded as recognition that a legal injury was sustained (as for technical violations of a contract)
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smart money, punitive damages, exemplary damages go
(law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)
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expiation, atonement, satisfaction go
compensation for a wrong