The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008.
Treble — Treble, a doublet of triple or threefold (from Latin triplus , triple ; cf. double from duplus ), is used in several contexts:Music: *As a term applied in music to the high or acute part of the musical system; see clef. **A treble cut filter, or… … Wikipedia
exemplary damages — noun (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct) • Syn: ↑punitive damages, ↑smart money • Topics: ↑law, ↑jurisprudence • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
punitive damages — noun (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct) • Syn: ↑exemplary damages, ↑smart money • Topics: ↑law, ↑jurisprudence • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
multiple damages — See double damages; treble damages … Ballentine's law dictionary
penal — Punishable; inflicting a punishment; containing a penalty, or relating to a penalty @ penal action In its broadest context, it refers to criminal prosecution. More particularly, it refers to a civil action in which a wrongdoer is subject to a… … Black's law dictionary
three-fold — adjective 1. three times as great or many a claim for treble (or triple) damages a threefold increase • Syn: ↑treble, ↑threefold, ↑triple • Similar to: ↑multiple 2. havin … Useful english dictionary
False Claims Act — The False Claims Act (usc|31|3729|3733, also called the Lincoln Law ) is an American federal law which allows people who are not affiliated with the government to file actions against federal contractors claiming fraud against the government. The … Wikipedia
civil liability — The amenability to civil action as distinguished from amenability to criminal prosecution. A sum of money assessed either as general, special or liquidated damages; may be either single, double or treble for violations such as overcharges … Black's law dictionary
civil liability — The amenability to civil action as distinguished from amenability to criminal prosecution. A sum of money assessed either as general, special or liquidated damages; may be either single, double or treble for violations such as overcharges … Black's law dictionary
List of Mega Man characters — This is a list of characters from the Mega Man series. In Japan, the Mega Man series is known as Rockman.[1] Contents 1 Main characters 1.1 Mega Man 1.2 Dr. Light … Wikipedia
