solatium

/səˈleɪʃəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a payment or compensation made to someone for a personal injury or loss, especially one that is not related to financial loss

“The judge awarded the victim a significant solatium for her emotional distress.”

2. noun

a sum of money paid as a consolation for a loss or injury

“The solatium paid to the family was insufficient to compensate for their loss.”

Synonyms

  • compensation
  • damages

Antonyms

  • penalty
  • punishment