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indemnity

Syllabification: (in·dem·ni·ty)
Pronunciation: /inˈdemnitē/

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Definition of indemnity

noun (plural indemnities)

  • security or protection against a loss or other financial burden:no indemnity will be given for loss of cash
  • security against or exemption from legal responsibility for one’s actions:a deed of indemnity even warranties and indemnities do not provide complete protection
  • a sum of money paid as compensation, especially a sum exacted by a victor in war as one condition of peace.

Origin:

late Middle English: from French indemnite, from late Latin indemnitas, from indemnis 'unhurt, free from loss'

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