indemnify

[in-dem-nuh-fahy] Origin

in·dem·ni·fy

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

Origin:
1605–15; < Latin indemni(s) without loss (see indemnity) + -fy

in·dem·ni·fi·er, noun
pre·in·dem·ni·fy, verb (used with object), pre·in·dem·ni·fied, pre·in·dem·ni·fy·ing.
un·in·dem·ni·fied, adjective


1. recompense, reimburse, repay.

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indemnify (ɪnˈdɛmnɪˌfaɪ)
 
vb , -fies, -fying, -fied
1.  to secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for; insure
2.  to compensate for loss, injury, expense, etc; reimburse
 
indemnifi'cation
 
n
 
in'demnifier
 
n

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indemnify
"compensate for loss or expense," 1610s, from L. indemnis "unhurt" (see indemnity).
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