indemnify — to compensate someone for damage or loss; to secure against legal responsibility
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to compensate someone for damage or loss; to secure against legal responsibility
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdemnɪfaɪ/
Korean meaning: 손해를 배상하다, 보상하다; 법적 책임으로부터 면책시키다
Korean pronunciation: 인**뎀**니파이
Example Sentences
- The company agreed to indemnify employees who accidentally broke the office coffee machine while trying to make the perfect espresso.
- The landlord will indemnify tenants for any damages caused by the building's faulty plumbing system.
- My lawyer promised to indemnify me if his terrible legal advice leads to my financial ruin.
indemnify
VERB//ɪnˈdemnɪfaɪ//
to compensate someone for damage or loss; to secure against legal responsibility
an insurance agent in a business suit hands a large compensation check to a worried-looking client. The client's face shows relief as they receive the payment for their damages. Behind them, official paperwork and policy documents are spread across the desk showing coverage details. A briefcase full of legal documents sits open, representing protection from lawsuits. Other office workers process similar claims in the background, creating a busy professional atmosphere. someone being compensated for damage or loss while being secured against legal responsibility
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'indemnis' meaning 'without loss or damage.' The word evolved to mean protecting someone from financial harm or compensating for losses.
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📝Examples
“The company agreed to indemnify employees who accidentally broke the office coffee machine while trying to make the perfect espresso.”
“The landlord will indemnify tenants for any damages caused by the building's faulty plumbing system.”
“My lawyer promised to indemnify me if his terrible legal advice leads to my financial ruin.”
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