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Discuss the concept of punitive damages. what is the purpose of this form of damages

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Punitive damages are the costs awarded to the defendant that go beyond the simple compensatory costs. This is done in cases when the crime has caused harm to the victim (a possible scenario could include inflicting emotional pain). Hope this helps
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