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

Words with a similar meaning to indemnity:

• security
• protection
• assurance
• exemption

Antonyms of indemnity

Words with the opposite meaning to indemnity:

• liability
• vulnerability

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