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Generally , punitive damages , which are also termed " exemplary damages " in the United Kingdom , are not awarded in order to compensate the plaintiff , but in order to reform or deter the defendant .

Generally , punitive damages , which are also termed " exemplary damages " in the United Kingdom , are not awarded in order to compensate the plaintiff , but in order to reform or deter the defendant and similar persons from pursuing a course of action such as that which damaged the plaintiff .