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AGGRAVATION OF DAMAGES

\ˌaɡɹɐvˈe͡ɪʃən ɒv dˈamɪd͡ʒɪz], \ˌaɡɹɐvˈe‍ɪʃən ɒv dˈamɪd‍ʒɪz], \ˌa_ɡ_ɹ_ɐ_v_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n ɒ_v d_ˈa_m_ɪ_dʒ_ɪ_z]\

Definitions of AGGRAVATION OF DAMAGES

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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the increase in damages that is awarded to the plaintiff due to the circumstances surrounding the injury. It could be due to the defendant using exceptional malice carrying out the offense.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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