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indemnify
to compensate someone for harm or protect against loss
In more detail
1. (verb) to protect someone from legal responsibility or financial loss by agreeing to pay for any damages or losses they suffer
2. (verb) to compensate someone for a loss or injury they have suffered
Examples
- 1. The insurance company will indemnify us against any accidents that occur on our property.
- 2. The company agreed to indemnify the workers for their medical expenses.
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