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insured

[in-shoord, -shurd] Origin

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 + -ed2

un·in·sured, adjective
well-in·sured, adjective

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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 Middle English; variant of ensure

o·ver·in·sure, verb (used with object), -sured, -sur·ing.
pre·in·sure, verb (used with object), -sured, -sur·ing.


1. warrant. 4. assure.

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insured (ɪnˈʃʊəd, -ˈʃɔːd)
 
adj
1.  covered by insurance: an insured risk
 
n
2.  the person, persons, or organization covered by an insurance policy

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Word Origin & History

insure
c.1440, variant of ensuren (see ensure). Took on its particular sense of "make safe against loss by payment of premiums" 1635 (replacing assure in that meaning).
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