Which term is synonymous with the legal term "punitive damages"?
A) special damages
B) pecuniary damages
C) exemplary damages
D) general damages

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Punitive damages, also known as exemplary damages, are awarded in a lawsuit as a punishment to the defendant and as a deterrent to others from committing similar acts. They are not intended to compensate the plaintiff, unlike compensatory damages (which include special and general damages).

Which Term Is Synonymous with the Legal Term "Punitive Damages