indemnity
noun
in·dem·ni·ty
in-ˈdem-nə-tē 
plural indemnities
1
a
: security against hurt, loss, or damage
b
: exemption from incurred penalties or liabilities
2
b
: something that indemnifies
3
: fee-for-service
—usually used attributively
an indemnity plan
Synonyms
Examples of indemnity in a Sentence
an agreement providing indemnity against prosecution
has paid $2 million in indemnities
Recent Examples on the Web
This includes facing external economic pressures such as an indemnity to France for recognition as a state, and internal failures of the elite economic and political classes to embrace democratic principles.
—
Websder Corneille, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 June 2024
In February, a $13.5 million crop insurance check was sent to the Navajo Nation for indemnities based on the 2023 crop year.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 24 May 2024
Peru could not reconcile herself to the cession of Peruvian territory, but offered to arbitrate the question of indemnities and other questions arising out of the war.
—Edwin M. Borchard, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2011
The organization is protesting against pending changes in labor policies that will see their unemployment indemnities slashed by more than half.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 May 2024
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Websder Corneille, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 June 2024
In February, a $13.5 million crop insurance check was sent to the Navajo Nation for indemnities based on the 2023 crop year.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 24 May 2024
Peru could not reconcile herself to the cession of Peruvian territory, but offered to arbitrate the question of indemnities and other questions arising out of the war.
—Edwin M. Borchard, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2011
The organization is protesting against pending changes in labor policies that will see their unemployment indemnities slashed by more than half.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 May 2024
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indemnity
noun
in·dem·ni·ty
in-ˈdem-nət-ē
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
: fee-for-service
an indemnity plan
indemnity insurance
Legal Definition
indemnity
noun
in·dem·ni·ty
in-ˈdem-nə-tē
plural indemnities
1
a
: security against hurt, loss, or damage
b
: exemption from incurred penalties or liabilities
2
b
: something (as a payment) that indemnifies compare contribution
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