Also means
damages
Usage Note
Dédommagement denotes financial or material compensation for loss or harm; obtenir un dédommagement is to secure redress. The related verb is dédommager (to compensate). In legal contexts it often appears alongside préjudice (harm) and can include both material and moral damages.
Examples
"La compagnie a versé un dédommagement aux victimes."
Natural Translation
The company paid compensation to the victims.
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