CEFR C1

indemnity

noun

Meaning

Protection or security against loss or damage; exemption from incurring penalties or liabilities.

Examples

The contract included a clause for indemnity against any legal claims.
He sought indemnity from his employer for the expenses he incurred.

Synonyms: security, protection, assurance, exemption

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indemnity (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɛmnəti/

Definition

Protection or security against loss or damage; exemption from incurring penalties or liabilities.

Examples

The contract included a clause for indemnity against any legal claims.
He sought indemnity from his employer for the expenses he incurred.
The government offered indemnity to witnesses who cooperated with the investigation.

How to Use indemnity

indemnity against (prepositional phrase): Protection from a specific risk or loss. — "The insurance policy provides indemnity against theft."
indemnity for (prepositional phrase): Compensation or protection provided for a particular loss or damage. — "He sought indemnity for the damages caused by the faulty product."

Synonyms of indemnity

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Antonyms of indemnity

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