Definitions of double damages
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twice the amount that a court would normally find the injured party entitled to
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type of:
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exemplary damages, punitive damages, smart money
(law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)
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exemplary damages, punitive damages, smart money
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