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Insured - 5 dictionary results

in⋅sured

[in-shoord, -shurd]
–noun
the person, group, or organization whose life or property is covered by an insurance policy.

Origin:
1675–85; insure + -ed 2

in⋅sure

[in-shoor, -shur] verb, -sured, -sur⋅ing.
–verb (used with object)
1. to guarantee against loss or harm.
2. to secure indemnity to or on, in case of loss, damage, or death.
3. to issue or procure an insurance policy on or for.
4. ensure (defs. 1–3).
–verb (used without object)
5. to issue or procure an insurance policy.

Origin:
1400–50; late ME; var. of ensure


1. warrant. 4. assure.
in·sure   (ĭn-shŏŏr')   
v.   in·sured, in·sur·ing, in·sures

v.   tr.
    1. To provide or arrange insurance for: a company that insures homeowners and businesses.
    2. To acquire or have insurance for: insured herself against losses; insured his car for theft.
  1. To make sure, certain, or secure. See Usage Note at assure.
v.   intr.
To buy or sell insurance.

[Middle English ensuren, to assure, from Old French enseurer, possibly variant of assurer; see assure.]
in·sur'a·bil'i·ty n., in·sur'a·ble adj.
in·sured   (ĭn-shŏŏrd')   
n.   pl. insured or in·sureds
One who has or is covered by an insurance policy. Also called assured.

Main Entry: in·sured
Function: noun
: a person whose life, physical well-being, or property is the subject of insurance
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