solatium

Solatium is a Latin term that refers to a sum of money or other form of compensation provided to an individual or their estate as a result of an injury or wrongful death. The term is derived from the Latin words "solacium," meaning comfort, and "litera," meaning writing or agreement. In Roman law, solatium was a payment made to someone who had been injured or suffered a loss, often as a result of a personal or professional negligence.

In modern times, the term solatium has been adopted in several jurisdictions as a part of their tort law, referring to a form of compensation that is intended to provide comfort or consolation to the victim of a wrong. This type of compensation can take various forms, such as a lump sum payment or ongoing monetary support, and is intended to help the victim recover from the effects of the injury or loss.

Solatium compensation is often awarded in cases where the victim has suffered severe emotional distress, pain and suffering, or loss of enjoyment of life. It recognizes the intangible losses that the victim has incurred as a result of the injury or wrongful death. The amount of solatium compensation can vary widely depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the case.

In some jurisdictions, solatium has also been used as a term to refer to a type of lump sum payment made to the survivors of a person killed in a wrongful death. In these cases, the solatium payment is intended to provide financial support to those who have lost a loved one and to help them recover from their loss.