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Definition of indemnity

indemnity

/ɪnˈdɛmnɪti/
in · dem · ni · ty
Plural:indemnities
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Adjective:indemnificatory
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• noun

1

Contractual security or protection against a financial loss, liability, or other legal burden.

Example

"The contractor requested a clause of indemnity in the agreement to protect the firm from third-party lawsuits."

2

A sum of money paid as compensation or restitution for damage, loss, or injury suffered.

Example

"Following the settlement, the company paid a substantial indemnity to the affected property owners."

3

Legal exemption from penalties or liabilities incurred by one's actions.

Example

"The officials were granted an act of indemnity for measures taken during the state of emergency."

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• Rhymes for indemnity

• Nearby Words

indelicacy
indelicate
indemnify
indemnity
indent
indentation
indention

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French indemnite, from Late Latin indemnitas ('security against damage'), derived from Latin indemnis ('unhurt, undamaged'), combining in- ('not') and damnum ('loss, damage').

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