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self-in⋅sure

[self-in-shoor, self-] verb, -sured, -sur⋅ing.
–verb (used with object)
1. to subject (one's property or interests) to self-insurance.
–verb (used without object)
2. to insure with self-insurance.

Origin:
1930–35
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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.
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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·er noun
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