INDEMNITY


Meaning of INDEMNITY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪndemnɪti ]

( indemnities)

1.

If something provides indemnity , it provides insurance or protection against damage or loss. ( FORMAL )

Political exiles had not been given indemnity from prosecution.

N-UNCOUNT

2.

An indemnity is an amount of money paid to someone because of some damage or loss they have suffered. ( FORMAL )

The government paid the family an indemnity for the missing pictures.

N-VAR

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