Definitions

1. noun

A payment or compensation made by a defendant in a lawsuit, typically for the loss or damage caused by the defendant’s actions.

“The court ordered the company to pay a significant solatia to the families affected by the environmental disaster.”

2. noun

A sum of money paid to someone who has been injured or damaged in some way.

“The victim received a large solatia from the insurance company to compensate for her medical expenses.”