Contract Law

Restitutionary Damages

/ res-tih-TOO-shun-air-ee DAM-ih-jiz /

Definition

Damages intended to prevent unjust enrichment of the breaching party.

Used in Context

“Restitutionary damages required the breaching party to disgorge profits.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: restituere, to restore

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