Punitive damages are legal recompense that a defendant found guilty of committing a wrong or offense is ordered to pay on top of compensatory damages.

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What Is An Annuity? An annuity is a contract purchased from an insurance company with a large lump sum in return for regular payments, commonly used as an income source in retirement.