Meaning & use
Indemnify
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To compensate someone for harm or loss, or to secure them against legal liability for their actions.
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The contract requires the contractor to indemnify the client against any construction defects.
The insurance policy will indemnify the company for losses caused by fire.
A note on using this word
A staple of legal and insurance contracts, an 'indemnity clause' shifts financial responsibility for certain losses from one party to another.
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