v.tr. (-ies, -ied)
1. (often foll. by from, against) protect or secure (a person) in respect of harm, a loss, etc.
2 (often foll. by for) secure (a person) against legal responsibility for actions.
3 (often foll. by for) compensate (a person) for a loss, expenses, etc.
Derivatives:
indemnification n. indemnifier n.
Etymology: L indemnis unhurt (as IN-(1), damnum loss, damage)