Payoffs Are

question 89

Multiple Choice

Payoffs are:

• A)the rewards that come from particular actions.
• B)always monetary.
• C)things that are only enjoyed by the winner.
• D)bribes made to gain some advantage unfairly during a game.

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Definitions:

Offender Punishment

The penalties or sanctions imposed on individuals who are convicted of violating laws.

Proximate Cause

The extent to which, as a matter of policy, a defendant may be held liable for the consequences of his or her actions. In the majority of states, proximate cause requires the plaintiff and the plaintiff’s damages to have been foreseeable at the time of the accident. In the minority of states, proximate cause exists if the defendant’s actions led to the plaintiff’s harm.

Policy Liability

Refers to the obligations a company or individual has under the terms of an insurance policy.

Compensatory Damages

A monetary award in a lawsuit intended to compensate the injured party for the loss or injury they have suffered.