________ damages are awarded to punish the defendant and to deter others from similar conduct.

A) Punitive
B) Compensatory
C) Nominal
D) Retaliatory
E) Revenge

Punitive Damages

Financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff that goes beyond what is necessary to compensate for losses and is intended to punish the defendant for egregious conduct.

Defendant

The person, party, or entity against whom a civil or criminal lawsuit is filed in a court of law.