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Nominal Damages Definition
A small amount of money awarded to the plaintiff in a civil lawsuit when a judge or jury finds that the plaintiff has suffered a legal wrong, but no compensatory damages. A dollar is a common amount for a nominal damages award. Nominal damages are often considered a moral victory for the plaintiff and can serve as a hook for punitive damages.