INDEMNITY


Meaning of INDEMNITY in English

(indemnities)

1.

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

Political exiles had not been given ~ from prosecution.

N-UNCOUNT

2.

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

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

N-VAR

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