INDEMNITY


Meaning of INDEMNITY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪnˈdemnɪtɪ ]

n. (pl. -ies) 1 a compensation for loss incurred. b a sum paid for this, esp. a sum exacted by a victor in war etc. as one condition of peace. 2 security against loss. 3 legal exemption from penalties etc. incurred. [ME f. F indemnit÷ or LL indemnitas -tatis (as INDEMNIFY)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.