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Definition of indemnity
indemnities
1a : security against hurt, loss, or damageb : exemption from incurred penalties or liabilities
2a : indemnification 1b : something that indemnifies
3 : fee-for-service —usually used attributively an indemnity plan
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Examples of indemnity in a Sentence
an agreement providing indemnity against prosecution
has paid $2 million in indemnities
Recent Examples of indemnity from the Web
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Episode 3 (Chapter 55) Double Indemnity, a tale of romantic collusion and transportation-related murder, is obviously a fitting film for Claire and Frank to watch each election day.
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Citing the liability ruling, Mr. Trump’s lawyers contended in legal filings on May 5 that Mr. Heimbach’s indemnity claim should be dismissed on the same grounds.
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The plaintiffs in the case, who sell fixed indemnity insurance, said the federal rule would essentially destroy the market for such products.
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Protection and indemnity insurance is required by international law for all vessels over 1,000 gross tons in size.
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First Known Use of indemnity
15th century
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INDEMNITY Defined for English Language Learners
indemnity
playDefinition of indemnity for English Language Learners
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: a promise to pay for the cost of possible damage, loss, or injury
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: a payment made to someone because of damage, loss, or injury
Medical Dictionary
indemnity
playMedical Definition of indemnity
: fee-for-service an indemnity plan indemnity insurance
Law Dictionary
indemnity
playLegal Definition of indemnity
indemnities
1a : security against hurt, loss, or damage b : exemption from incurred penalties or liabilities
2a : indemnification 1 b : something (as a payment) that indemnifies — compare contribution
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