special damages
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English[edit]
Noun[edit]
special damages pl (plural only)
- (law) Damages that can be quantified precisely, including such things as plaintiff's medical expenses, lost wages, and similar out-of-pocket costs (as contrasted with general damages, such as pain and suffering, which must be estimated).
Synonyms[edit]
- (damages covering out-of-pocket costs): specials