in|dem|ni|fy

in|dem|ni|fy
in|dem|ni|fy «ihn DEHM nuh fy», transitive verb, -fied, -fy|ing.
1. to compensate for damage, loss, or hardship; make good; repay: »

The railroad indemnified him for his injuries. Here they found deer and other game in abundance, and indemnified themselves for past famine (Washington Irving).

SYNONYM(S): recompense, reimburse.
2. to secure against damage or loss; insure: »

The act indemnified the peace-officers…if they killed any of the mob in endeavouring to suppress such riot (William Blackstone).

[< Latin indemnis unhurt (< in- not + damnum damage) + English -fy]

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