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Definitions for compensatory
kəmˈpɛn səˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i; ˈkɒm pənˌseɪ tɪv, kəmˈpɛn sə-com·pen·sato·ry
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compensatoryadjective
That compensates, or serves as compensation
Webster Dictionary
Compensatoryadjective
serving for compensation; making amends
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of compensatory in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of compensatory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of compensatory in a Sentence
Napping could reflect underlying ill-health( fatigue, tiredness) eventually leading to morbidity and mortality, could be a proxy for sleep deprivation, as a compensatory catch-up mechanism, or could also be a symptom of circadian misalignment.
Johnny Depp being canceled and not being cast by Hollywood studios, Johnny Depp pain and suffering, Johnny Depp emotional distress — those are all different types of compensatory damages.
The law has changed, yes. But the retrospective historical fact of whether the NRA and its members did or did not incur compensatory damages has not changed, they could have done that in their initial complaint. They didn't do it. They could have done it in their first amended complaint. They didn't … Nor did they attempt … in their proposed second amended complaint.
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