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UK
/ˌɪndˈɛmnɪfˌaɪ/
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[ US /ˌɪnˈdɛmnəˌfaɪ/ ]
[ US /ˌɪnˈdɛmnəˌfaɪ/ ]
VERB
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make amends for; pay compensation for
One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the Jews in the Third Reich
She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident -
secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for
This plan indemnifies workers against wages lost through illness
How To Use indemnify In A Sentence
- The financier Allen Stanford is trying to force a reluctant group of Lloyd's of London underwriters to foot legal bills for his defence against $7bn (£4. 5bn) fraud charges laid by the US government, in a battle over an insurance policy indemnifying executives of his defunct business empire against litigation. Allen Stanford in US court to sue Lloyd's over payment of his legal fees
- Mr. Ackman said Tuesday that he is willing to indemnify any pension losses because he doesn't want Mr. Harrison "to be distracted. Stakes Rise in Canadian Railroad Fight
- The Employer shall indemnify the Contractor against all claims, proceedings, damages, costs, charges and expenses in respect of the matters referred to in the exceptions defined in Sub-Clause 51.2.
- But in that case you might want to get them to sign a document releasing you from liability and indemnifying you for losses. Seven Steps For 2010 Heirs
- Fannie Mae and the executives it is indemnifying are lawyering this case to death and impeding justice while swindling U.S. taxpayers, since the federal government, which took control of the company in 2008, is ultimately footing the bill. Fannie Mae, wasting taxpayers' money and time
- They agreed to indemnify the taxpayers against any loss.
- BP said it agreed to indemnify Mitsui's U.S. affiliates, MOEX Offshore 2007 LLC and MOEX USA Corp., for compensatory claims brought by private businesses and property owners. BP, Mitsui Settle Spill Costs
- The insurance company will indemnify you for the loss incurred.
- The Owner agrees to indemnify and save the Contractor harmless of and from any and all losses as defined herein resulting from the breach of the Owner's obligations hereunder.
- He has to pay the fees of the court, that is money paid out of pocket; but for loss of time the law will not indemnify him.