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insurance

in·su·rance

UK/ɪnˈʃɔː.ɹəns/ US/ɪnˈʃʊə.ɹəns/ common

noun

1.

promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company

2.

written contract or certificate of insurance

  • “you should have read the small print on your policy”
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3.

protection against future loss

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Origin

From the older form ensurance, see also assurance. By surface analysis, insure + -ance.

Phrases

  • accident insurance
  • auto insurance
  • automobile insurance
  • black box insurance
  • bond insurance
  • car insurance
  • casualty insurance
  • comprehensive insurance

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