indemnity

noun

in·​dem·​ni·​ty in-ˈdem-nə-tē 

plural indemnities

1

a

: security against hurt, loss, or damage

b

: exemption from incurred penalties or liabilities

An action to enforce indemnity from liability accrues when the event for which indemnity is due occurs …

—Travelers Ins. v. LV French Truck Serv., 770 P.2d 551 (1988)

2

a

: indemnification sense 1

b

: something that indemnifies

3

: fee-for-service

—usually used attributively

an indemnity plan

Synonyms of indemnity

• compensation
• damages
• reparation
• indemnification

Examples of indemnity in a Sentence

an agreement providing indemnity against prosecution

has paid $2 million in indemnities

Recent Examples on the Web

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

The reps and warranties and indemnities clauses will define their obligations. —Bruce Werner, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

Ferrer also requested extensions from Lively in order to allow enough time to respond to the subpoena until the indemnity issue was resolved. —Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025

In addition to assault and battery, Navarro joined Avery and Perkins in suing Farrell for intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and indemnity and contribution. —Ashley Hume , Tracy Wright , Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing indemnity

• double indemnity

Rhymes for indemnity

• solemnity

Kids Definition

indemnity

noun

in·​dem·​ni·​ty in-ˈdem-nət-ē 

plural indemnities

1

: protection from loss, damage, or injury : insurance

2

: freedom from penalty for past offenses

3

: something given to make up for loss, damage, or injury

Medical Definition

indemnity

adjective

in·​dem·​ni·​ty in-ˈdem-nət-ē 

: fee-for-service

an indemnity plan

indemnity insurance

Legal Definition

indemnity

noun

in·​dem·​ni·​ty in-ˈdem-nə-tē 

plural indemnities

1

a

: security against hurt, loss, or damage

b

: exemption from incurred penalties or liabilities

2

a

: indemnification sense 1

b

: something (as a payment) that indemnifies compare contribution