substantial damages

A considerable sum awarded to compensate for a significant loss or injury. Cf. nominal damages. [Cases: Damages 6, 10. C.J.S. Damages §§ 38–41, 299.]

substantial damages 实质的损害赔偿指与所受实质损失相当的损害赔偿，区别于名义上的损害赔偿〔nominal damages〕。