compensatory
Intended to recompense someone who has experienced loss, suffering, or injuryIntended to recompense someone who has experienced loss, suffering, or injury.
» There’s been no claim for punitive damages, only compensatory.
Meaning
3 senses(not comparable)Intended to recompense someone who has experienced loss, suffering, or injury.
(not comparable)Reducing or offsetting the unpleasant or unwelcome effects of something.
(not comparable)That compensates for a deleterious mutation.
Examples
21 sentencesThere’s been no claim for punitive damages, only compensatory.
She learned about the compensatory time off policy during her orientation.
She planned her compensatory time off around her children's school holidays.
She discussed her compensatory time off options with her manager during their meeting.
She enjoyed a relaxing day at the spa, using her compensatory time off.
Translations
5 languagesOrigin
Borrowed from French compensatoire. By surface analysis, compensate + -ory.Borrowed from French compensatoire. By surface analysis, compensate + -ory.
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