What is another word for actual damages?
Pronunciation: [ˈakt͡ʃuːə͡l dˈamɪd͡ʒɪz] (IPA) 
Actual damages refer to the real financial loss or harm suffered by a person due to someone else's misconduct or breach of contract. The term "actual damages" can also be described as "compensatory damages," which is a monetary award given to the victim to compensate them for the actual losses they incurred. Essentially, actual damages are the sum of money that an individual is lawfully entitled to receive in order to make them whole and compensate them for their losses. Other synonyms for actual damages include "real damages," "pecuniary damages," "consequential damages," and "direct damages." The most important thing is that actual damages are measurable and can be proven with evidence in court.
