indemnification

noun

in·​dem·​ni·​fi·​ca·​tion in-ˌdem-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce indemnification (audio)
1
a
: the action of indemnifying
b
: the condition of being indemnified
2

Examples of indemnification in a Sentence

that insurance company is known to be slow when processing claims for indemnification
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Without the indemnification provided by CISA, many companies will likely have their legal teams review any information to be shared with the government. Richard Forno, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025 El Cajon leaders have tacked in the opposite direction, voting 3-2 in February to cooperate with ICE officials to the extent permitted by state law and also seeking federal indemnification for city police officers. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025 There are insurance policies and indemnifications in place if they get sued. DEADLINE: Why did TIFF ultimately change their mind on the film? Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025 Redlined documents fly back and forth as parties try to shift liability caps, indemnification provisions and what constitutes force majeure. Danny Ertel, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indemnification

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of indemnification was in 1732

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“Indemnification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indemnification. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

Legal Definition

indemnification

noun
in·​dem·​ni·​fi·​ca·​tion in-ˌdem-ni-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce indemnification (audio)
1
a
: the action of indemnifying
b
: the condition of being indemnified
2

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