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remittitur

 

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Remittitur

Noun: A term used in law to describe the reduction or decrease of a monetary award granted by a court.

Example Sentence: The judge decided to issue a remittitur, reducing the damages awarded to the plaintiff.

Noun: A document filed by a party seeking a reduction in a monetary judgment.

Example Sentence: The defendant's attorney prepared a remittitur to request a reduction in the judgment amount.

Noun: An order made by an appellate court decreasing the amount of damages awarded by a lower court.

Example Sentence: The appellate court granted the remittitur, reducing the amount the plaintiff was entitled to.

Noun: A written opinion by an appellate court ordering a reduction in damages awarded by a trial court.

Example Sentence: The remittitur from the Court of Appeals instructed the trial court to lower the damages awarded.

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