verb (used with object), in·dem·ni·fied, in·dem·ni·fy·ing.
- to compensate for damage or loss sustained, expense incurred, etc.
- to guard or secure against anticipated loss; give security against (future damage or liability).
verb -fies, -fying or -fied (tr)
- to secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for; insure
- to compensate for loss, injury, expense, etc; reimburse
“compensate for loss or expense,” 1610s, from Latin indemnis “unhurt” (see indemnity) + -fy. Related: Indemnified; indemnifying.