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Definition of indemnify

indemnify

/ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/
in · dem · ni · fy
Adjective:indemnificatory
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Past Simple:indemnified
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Past Participle:indemnified
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Present Participle:indemnifying
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• verb

1

To secure someone against legal responsibility or financial liability for their actions.

Example

"The standard contract includes a clause designed to indemnify the contractor against third-party lawsuits."

2

To compensate someone for harm, loss, or financial damage incurred.

Example

"The insurance policy promised to indemnify the homeowners for any structural damage caused by the flood."

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• Nearby Words

indelibly
indelicacy
indelicate
indemnify
indemnity
indent
indentation

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Late Latin indemnificare, from Latin indemnis ('unhurt, free from loss'), formed from in- ('not') and damnum ('loss, damage').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indemnify. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indemnify
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