compensatory
AmericanOther Word Forms
- noncompensative adjective
- noncompensatory adjective
- recompensatory adjective
- subcompensative adjective
- subcompensatory adjective
- uncompensative adjective
- uncompensatory adjective
Etymology
Origin of compensatory
First recorded in 1595–1605; compensate + -ory 1
Example Sentences
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This week he filed a malicious prosecution lawsuit, seeking compensatory and punitive damages against Rueda and deep-pocketed law firms Khan Law Office and Withers Bergman, as well as defunct firm Pierce Bainbridge Beck Price & Hecht.
From Los Angeles Times
The plaintiff in the second suit is seeking compensatory, treble and restitution damages for herself and other Costco customers.
From Salon
"But similar evolutionary signatures in primates suggest this kind of compensatory evolution may be widespread and studying it could clarify how genomes retain ancient functions while adapting to ever-shifting threats," Levine says.
From Science Daily
Since he signed with the Dodgers, Chicago will receive a compensatory selection in the 2026 draft.
From Los Angeles Times
“They’re already in contraction mode because there’s too much supply. They’re not going to get paid compensatory damages for too much supply by adding more supply,” he said.
From Salon
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