indemnify








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).

verb -fies, -fying or -fied (tr)

  1. to secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for; insure
  2. to compensate for loss, injury, expense, etc; reimburse
v.

“compensate for loss or expense,” 1610s, from Latin indemnis “unhurt” (see indemnity) + -fy. Related: Indemnified; indemnifying.

55 queries 0.557