Awards which are not compensation of the plaintiff but rather punishment of the defendant for a breach of contract which is deceitful, malicious, or offensive to ordinary standards of morality are known as which kind of damages?
A) Consequential damages.
B) Special damages.
C) General damages.
D) Punitive damages.
E) Liquidated damages.

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Punitive damages are awarded not to compensate the plaintiff but to punish the defendant for egregious, malicious, or morally offensive behavior, and to deter similar conduct in the future. They are not directly related to the loss suffered but are instead intended to reform or deter the defendant and others from engaging in conduct similar to that which formed the basis of the lawsuit.

Awards Which Are Not Compensation of the Plaintiff but Rather