coinsure

1 of 2

verb

co·​in·​sure ˌkō-ən-ˈshu̇r 

coinsured; coinsuring; coinsures

transitive verb

: to insure jointly

coinsurer noun

coinsurer

2 of 2

noun

co·​in·​sur·​er

¦kō-ən-¦shu̇r-ər, 

-¦shər-

: one that assumes liability as an insurer jointly with another : one subject to penalty under a coinsurance clause

Word History

Etymology

Noun

co- + insurer

First Known Use

Verb

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for coinsure

• abjure
• adjure
• allure
• assure
• brochure
• cocksure
• coiffure
• contour
• couture
• demure
• detour
• endure

Legal Definition

coinsure

transitive verb

co·​in·​sure ˌkō-in-ˈshu̇r 

: to insure jointly

coinsurer noun