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What does damages refer to in legal terms?
The breakdown of materials over time
Physical harm done to a person's property
Monetary compensation awarded for injury through another's wrongful conduct
Damages in legal terms refers to monetary compensation that is awarded to someone who has been injured due to another person's wrongful conduct. This can include physical harm to a person's property, but it is not limited to just property damage. It is also not related to the breakdown of materials over time or an official document detailing a legal agreement.
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