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indemnify definition

in·dem·nify (in dem′ni fī′)

transitive verb indemnified -·fied′, indemnifying -·fy′·ing

  1. to protect against or keep free from loss, damage, etc.; insure
    1. to repay for what has been lost or damaged; compensate for a loss, etc.; reimburse
    2. to redeem or make good (a loss)

Etymology: < L indemnis, unhurt < in-, not + damnum, hurt, harm, damage (see damn) + -fy

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