indemnify

[ in-dem-nuh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

, in·dem·ni·fied, in·dem·ni·fy·ing.

1. to compensate for damage or loss sustained, expense incurred, etc.

   Synonyms: repay, reimburse, recompense

2. to guard or secure against anticipated loss; give security against (future damage or liability).

indemnify

/ ɪnˈdɛmnɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. to secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for; insure
2. to compensate for loss, injury, expense, etc; reimburse

Derived Forms

• inˈdemniˌfier, noun
• inˌdemnifiˈcation, noun

Other Words From

• in·demni·fier noun
• prein·demni·fy verb (used with object) preindemnified preindemnifying
• unin·demni·fied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of indemnify¹

First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin indemni(s) “without loss” ( indemnity ) + -fy

Example Sentences

By stubborn effort and the most rigid economy, Birotteau was able to indemnify his creditors completely, three years later .

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If you can induce them to take a step to the right hand, they generally indemnify themselves by cutting a caper to the left.

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The cabinet felt assured that parliament would indemnify and England approve.

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It was, moreover, necessary that the happiness of domestic life should indemnify me for the splendid career I had just renounced.

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It was necessary to indemnify those who had cleared uncultivated grounds or made improvements.

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