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in⋅sured

[in-shoo

rd, -shurd]

–noun

the person, group, or organization whose life or property is covered by an insurance policy.

Origin:
1675–85; insure + -ed ²

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in⋅sure

[in-shoo

r, -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

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in·sure   (ĭn-shŏŏr') Pronunciation Key
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.
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.

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in·sured (ĭn-shŏŏrd') Pronunciation Key
n. pl. insured or in·sureds
One who has or is covered by an insurance policy. Also called assured.

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insured
adjective
1.	covered by insurance; "an insured risk"; "all members of the film cast and crew are insured" [ant: uninsured]
noun
1.	a person whose interests are protected by an insurance policy; a person who contracts for an insurance policy that indemnifies him against loss of property or life or health etc.