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Damages awarded in a civil lawsuit to punish the wrongdoer in cases involving willful or malicious misconduct are called_________

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Answer: punitive damages

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Damages awarded in a civil lawsuit to punish the wrongdoer in cases involving willful or malicious misconduct are called punitive damages.

Punitive damages can also be referred to as exemplary damages and they're awarded so as to prevent the defendant from commiting such offence again and for.others to also learn and not do such in the future.

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