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indemnify
[in-dem-nuh-fahy]
verb (used with object)
to compensate for damage or loss sustained, expense incurred, etc.
Synonyms: , ,to guard or secure against anticipated loss; give security against (future damage or liability).
indemnify
/ ɪˈɛɪˌڲɪ /
verb
to secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for; insure
to compensate for loss, injury, expense, etc; reimburse
Other Word Forms
- indemnifier noun
- preindemnify verb (used with object)
- unindemnified adjective
- ˈԾˌھ noun
- ˌԾھˈپDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of indemnify1
Example Sentences
Companies can indemnify executives, even for criminal charges, she said, though this would typically be in cases of white-collar crime such as fraud and not sex trafficking.
Earlier this month, Mr Jeffries sued A&F after it refused to pay his criminal defence costs, arguing the brand had agreed to indemnify him for all claims arising out of his position.
"I'm going to indemnify all police officers and law enforcement officials throughout the United States to protect them from being destroyed by the radical left for taking strong actions on crime," Trump vowed.
you end up doing with that knowledge, we hereby indemnify ourselves of, formally.
The contractor agreed to indemnify the city, which didn’t directly contribute to the settlement sum, and Synagro.
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When To Use
To indemnify is to insure someone against potential damages or loss or to compensate someone for damages or money spent.Insurance coverage indemnifies a person by insuring them for certain potential situations, such as damages to their property from natural disasters or accidents. Indemnify is commonly used in legal contracts to secure protection against being sued or held responsible for an accident. The noun form of indemnify is indemnity, which refers to such protection and is often used in phrases like indemnity clause.Example: The whole purpose of car insurance is to indemnify you in case you get into an accident—buying insurance after an accident happens won’t cover you.
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