indemnity

noun

in·​dem·​ni·​ty in-ˈdem-nə-tē How to pronounce indemnity (audio)
plural indemnities
Synonyms of indemnitynext
1
a
: security against hurt, loss, or damage
b
: exemption from incurred penalties or liabilities
2
a
: indemnification sense 1
b
: something that indemnifies
3
: fee-for-service
—usually used attributively
an indemnity plan

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Examples of indemnity in a Sentence

an agreement providing indemnity against prosecution has paid $2 million in indemnities
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Consider business insurance policies like general liability, professional indemnity, and cyber insurance. — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 In addition to assault and battery, Navarro joined Avery and Perkins in suing Farrell for intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and indemnity and contribution. — Ashley Hume , Tracy Wright , Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025 In the band's complaint, which has been reviewed by Entertainment Weekly, Navarro accused Farrell of assault and battery, while all three musicians alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and indemnity and contribution. — Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 July 2025 The Winfield Town Council earlier this week approved an indemnity agreement which will ultimately be signed by the person who ends up adopting Rak, if and when town officials get to that point, Town Council President Zack Beaver, R-at-large said. — Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for indemnity

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of indemnity was in the 15th century

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indemnity

noun
in·​dem·​ni·​ty in-ˈdem-nət-ē How to pronounce indemnity (audio)
plural indemnities
1
: protection from loss, damage, or injury : insurance
2
: freedom from penalty for past offenses
3
: something given to make up for loss, damage, or injury

Medical Definition

indemnity

adjective
in·​dem·​ni·​ty in-ˈdem-nət-ē How to pronounce indemnity (audio)
: fee-for-service
an indemnity plan
indemnity insurance

Legal Definition

indemnity

noun
in·​dem·​ni·​ty in-ˈdem-nə-tē How to pronounce indemnity (audio)
plural indemnities
1
a
: security against hurt, loss, or damage
b
: exemption from incurred penalties or liabilities
2
a
: indemnification sense 1
b
: something (as a payment) that indemnifies compare contribution

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