an amount of money paid to a person who has suffered an injustice
The company paid damages to staff who were unfairly dismissed.
The court awarded significant damages to the plaintiff in compensation for the injuries sustained in the accident.
The insurance company agreed to cover the damages caused to the property by the natural disaster.
After the lawsuit, the company was required to pay substantial damages to the affected individuals.
Legal action was taken to seek damages for the financial losses incurred due to the breach of contract.
