word
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indemnity
in-DEM-nih-tee
ɪnˈdɛmnɪtiListen
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Syllable breakdown
indemnity
Dictionary meaning
Security or protection against a loss or other financial burden.
History and origin
Latin indemnitas (security from damage).
Examples
- The contract included an indemnity clause protecting the contractor.
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