self-in·sur·ance (sělf'ĭn-shŏŏr'əns) n. Insurance of oneself or one's possessions against possible loss by regularly setting aside funds. self'-in·sure' v., self'-in·sured' adj., self'-in·sur'er n.
Main Entry: self–in·sure Pronunciation: "self-in-'shur Function: transitive verb : to insure by self-insurance (as in workers' compensation) self–insure its liability —Pennsylvania Statutes> intransitive verb : to use self-insurance self–insures> —self–in·sur·ernoun