indemnify

[ in-dem-nuh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

, in·dem·ni·fied, in·dem·ni·fy·ing.

1. to compensate for damage or loss sustained, expense incurred, etc.

   Synonyms: repay, reimburse, recompense

2. to guard or secure against anticipated loss; give security against (future damage or liability).

indemnify

/ ɪnˈdɛmnɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. to secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for; insure
2. to compensate for loss, injury, expense, etc; reimburse

Derived Forms

• inˈdemniˌfier, noun
• inˌdemnifiˈcation, noun

Other Words From

• in·demni·fier noun
• prein·demni·fy verb (used with object) preindemnified preindemnifying
• unin·demni·fied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of indemnify¹

First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin indemni(s) “without loss” ( indemnity ) + -fy

Example Sentences

“We’re going to indemnify them against any prosecutions.”

From Salon

"I'm going to indemnify all police officers and law enforcement officials throughout the United States to protect them from being destroyed by the radical left for taking strong actions on crime," Trump vowed.

From Salon

What you end up doing with that knowledge, we hereby indemnify ourselves of, formally.

From Los Angeles Times

The contractor agreed to indemnify the city, which didn’t directly contribute to the settlement sum, and Synagro.

From Seattle Times

I am also going to indemnify our police officers.

From Salon