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   indemnify

   /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfʌɪ/

   verb

   • 1. compensate (someone) for harm or loss: "each of the parties shall indemnify me for all reasonable costs of defending such actions and proceedings" Similar reimbursecompensaterecompenserepaypay backremuneraterecouprequitemake restitution/amends tosettle up withsettle accounts with
   • ▪ secure (someone) against legal liability for their actions: "the company has taken out insurance to indemnify its directors against liability when acting for the group" Similar insureguaranteeprotectsecuremake securegive security towarrantassureagree to pay

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin indemnis ‘unhurt, free from loss or damage’, from in- (expressing negation) + damnum ‘loss, damage’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. indemnifier noun

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