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 intended to punish the defendant for their behavior rather than compensate the plaintiff for their losses. These damages are awarded in cases where the defendant's conduct is especially egregious or offensive to societal norms.

Awards Which Are Not Compensation of the Plaintiff but Rather