“Damages”

Jurisdiction: United States United States

Money that a defendant pays a plaintiff in a civil case if the plaintiff has won. Damages may be compensatory (for loss or injury) or punitive (to punish and deter future misconduct).

Source: Glossary of Legal Terms, United States Courts
Jurisdiction: New Zealand New Zealand

Compensation (usually money) and the most common outcome in civil cases.

Source: Glossary of Legal Terms, New Zealand Ministry of Justice