Compensatory damages are monetary awards given to a plaintiff in a lawsuit to compensate for losses or injuries suffered due to another party's actions. These damages aim to restore the injured party to the position they would have been in had the wrongful act not occurred. In the context of defamation, particularly for public figures, compensatory damages can cover both actual harm and emotional distress resulting from defamatory statements.
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