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büntető kártérítés

főnév

partial

aggravated damages

noun

Comparative law notes

Hungary

Although the term is known in Hungary, according to the Hungarian Labour Code, the terms "kártérítés" or "kötbér" should be used. They are compensatory in nature and they are awarded for the aggravated damage that is caused to the other party.

Definitions of aggravated damages

English

damages designed to discourage future misconduct by the breaching party by punishing it for committing a civil wrong

The court imposed a further £10,000 in aggravated damages because the defendant prolonged the plaintiff's distress by refusing to remove the private photos from the website for 18 months.