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Smart Money

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

(law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)

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people who are highly experienced or who have inside information

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money bet or invested by experienced gamblers or investors (especially if they have inside information)

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exemplary damagespunitive damages
plural
Smart Moneys
possessive
Smart Money's
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Smart Moneys'