Indemnify (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make amends for; pay compensation for; "One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the Jews in the Third Reich"; "She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The government has vowed to indemnify the victims of the natural disaster for their losses by providing financial aid and rebuilding their homes.
- As part of the settlement, the company agreed to indemnify the affected employees for the harm caused to their health due to the factory's toxic emissions.
- She was fully indemnified by the insurance company for the damages to her car in the accident and was also given compensation for her physical injuries.
- The charity organization works to indemnify the families of deceased soldiers by providing them with financial assistance, educational support, and counseling services.
- The company will indemnify its customers for any financial losses incurred in the event of a security breach or data theft, as per their policy.
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Meaning 2
Secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for; "This plan indemnifies workers against wages lost through illness".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The travel insurance policy will indemnify you against any unforeseen medical expenses during your trip abroad.
- The home warranty program seeks to indemnify homeowners from costly repairs and replacements.
- The contract requires the client to indemnify the company against any losses resulting from the project's implementation.
- The umbrella policy will indemnify you against any potential lawsuits that may arise from your business operations.
- The vehicle maintenance plan is designed to indemnify vehicle owners against costly repairs and maintenance costs.