as in compensation
payment to another for a loss or injury
the widow now lives on a pension and an indemnity from her late husband's company
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Recent Examples of indemnity
Ships carry two main types of insurance: protection and indemnity, which covers property and third-party liabilities, and — during a conflict — war risk insurance that covers damage and losses due to war.
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Mae Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Request a recall or reversal and ask for a hold harmless letter or letter of indemnity.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Dec. 2025
Perry was also accused of intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and indemnity and contribution.
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Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Parametric insurance pays a set amount based on the magnitude of the event, rather than the magnitude of the losses in a traditional indemnity policy.
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City News Service,
Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Mae Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Request a recall or reversal and ask for a hold harmless letter or letter of indemnity.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Dec. 2025
Perry was also accused of intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and indemnity and contribution.
—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Parametric insurance pays a set amount based on the magnitude of the event, rather than the magnitude of the losses in a traditional indemnity policy.
—
City News Service,
Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indemnity
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An effort to limit healthcare executives’ compensation.
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The lawsuit also seeks unspecified financial damages.
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The lawsuit seeks more than $1 million in damages.
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Collective, which advocates for reparations, land returns for Native Americans, bonds for newborns and a universal basic income.
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Calls for reparations have increased in recent years, reaching a crescendo with the UN designation in March — though the US, UK and a host of other countries either rejected the claim or abstained from voting on it.
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This includes provisions that may affect how indemnification is structured in vendor agreements.
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The county is seeking indemnification from any damages awarded to Yates’ family, as well as reimbursement of legal costs.
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“Indemnity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indemnity. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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