hold harmless

adjective

: of, relating to, or being an agreement between parties in which one assumes the potential liability for injury that may arise from a situation and thus relieves the other of liability
a hold harmless agreement
a hold harmless clause
compare release

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“Hold harmless.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/hold%20harmless. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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