galanas

/ɡælənæs/

Definitions

1. noun

a galanas is a term used in the Welsh customary law, referring to a form of compensation or reparation for a wrong done.

“The judge decided to award the family a galanas for the emotional distress caused by the accident.”

2. noun

a galanas can also refer to the amount or value of the compensation.

“The galanas for the damaged property was calculated to be over $10,000.”

Synonyms

  • compensation
  • reparation

Antonyms

  • penalty
  • punishment