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indemnify

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfʌɪ/

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Definition of indemnify

verb (indemnifies, indemnifying, indemnified)

[with object]
  • compensate (someone) for harm or loss:each of the parties shall indemnify me for all reasonable costs of defending such actions and proceedings
  • secure (someone) against legal responsibility for their actions:the company has taken out insurance to indemnify its directors against liability when acting for the group

Derivatives

indemnification

Pronunciation: /-fɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

indemnifier

noun

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin indemnis 'unhurt, free from loss or damage', from in- (expressing negation) + damnum 'loss, damage'

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