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Treble Damages

Definition:

Treble damages refer to a legal remedy that awards a plaintiff three times the actual amount of damages they suffered due to the defendant's wrongdoing or breach of contract.

Usage:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Triple the amount of actual damages awarded to the plaintiff.

Example Sentence:

"The court ordered the defendant to pay treble damages amounting to $3 million."

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Pertaining to the award of triple the damages.

Example Sentence:

"The plaintiff is seeking treble damages relief for the losses incurred due to the defendant's negligence."

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: In a manner that multiplies the actual damages by three.

Example Sentence:

"The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, awarding treble damages to compensate for the defendant's fraudulent actions."

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