WordNet
actual damages
n. (law) compensation for losses that can readily be proven to have occurred and for which the injured party has the right to be compensated [syn: compensatory damages, general damages]
Usage examples of "actual damages".
I end up getting look at it, it's not even two hundred thous it's not even enough for these legal bills it's just Harry trying to cheer me up with all his talk about the court's discretion making me an award in lieu of actual damages and profits what can I do about it, I can't ask Harry can I?
Not just actual damages-the economic value of Jacob Wood's life, plus his family's loss of his love and affection-but also-punitive damages.
Settle insists on seeking restitution in the amount of the actual damages –.