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   In·dem·ni·ty

   /inˈdemnədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. security or protection against a loss or other financial burden: "no indemnity will be given for loss of cash" Similar insuranceprotectionsecurityindemnificationsuretyendorsementguaranteewarrantysafeguardassurance
   • ▪ security against or exemption from legal liability for one's actions: "a deed of indemnity" Similar immunityexemptionexceptiondispensationexclusionfreedomreleasereliefabsolutionexonerationspecial treatmentprivilegefavoritismimpunityinformal:a let-offrare:derogation
   • ▪ a sum of money paid as compensation, especially a sum exacted by a victor in war as one condition of peace. Similar reimbursementcompensationrecompenserepaymentrestitutionpaymentremunerationrequitalredressreparation(s)damagesinformal:comparchaic:guerdonmeedrare:solatium

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French indemnite, from late Latin indemnitas, from indemnis ‘unhurt, free from loss’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › indemnityIndemnity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of INDEMNITY is security against hurt, loss, or damage. How to use indemnity in a sentence.

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   In contract law, an indemnity is a contractual obligation of one party (the indemnitor) to compensate the loss incurred by another party (the indemnitee) due to the relevant acts of the indemnitor or any other party. The duty to indemnify is usually, but not always, coextensive with the contractual duty to "hold harmless" or "save harmless".

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINDEMNITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INDEMNITY definition: 1. protection against possible damage or loss, especially a promise of payment, or the money paid…. Learn more.

5. www.investopedia.com › terms › iIndemnity: What It Means in Insurance and the Law - Investopedia

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   Feb 25, 2024 · Indemnity is a comprehensive form of insurance compensation for damage or loss. In an indemnity arrangement, one party agrees to pay for potential losses or damage caused by...

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › indemnityINDEMNITY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Indemnity is protection or security against damage or loss, or compensation for damages or money spent. Insurance coverage provides indemnity to a person (or organization) by insuring them for certain potential situations, such as damages to their property from natural disasters or accidents.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › indemnityIndemnity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Indemnity is protection against loss or harm — it is most often used in insurance. If you suffer an injury or there's damage to your house, an indemnity makes up for the loss — if it's part of your insurance. An indemnity may also keep something or someone from being held responsible for harm.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINDEMNITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   INDEMNITY meaning: 1. protection against possible damage or loss, especially a promise of payment, or the money paid…. Learn more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINDEMNITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An indemnity is an amount of money paid to someone because of some damage or loss they have suffered.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishindemnity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    indemnity. noun. /ɪnˈdemnəti/. /ɪnˈdemnəti/. (plural indemnities) (formal or law) [uncountable] indemnity (against something) protection against damage or loss, especially in the form of a promise to pay for any damage or loss that happens. an indemnity clause/fund/policy. indemnity insurance.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINDEMNITY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    INDEMNITY meaning: 1. protection against possible damage or punishment 2. money paid or promised to you if something…. Learn more.