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general damages n. monetary recovery (money won) in a lawsuit for injuries suffered (such as pain, suffering, inability to perform certain functions) or breach of contract for which there is no exact dollar value which can be calculated. They are distinguished from special damages which are for specific costs, and from punitive (exemplary) damages for punishment and to set an example when malice, intent, or gross negligence was a factor. (See: damages)

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