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indemnity

in·dem·nity

UK/ɪnˈdɛmnɪti/ US/ˌɪˈndɛmnɪti/ rare

noun

1.

protection against future loss

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Origin

From late Middle English indempnite, from Middle French indemnité, from Late Latin indemnitās (“security from damage”), from Latin indemnis (“undamaged”), from in- (“not”) + damnum (“damage”).

Phrases

  • double indemnity
  • indemnity costs
  • letter of indemnity

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