Indemnifiable: meaning, definitions and examples

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indemnifiable

 

[ ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal term

Capable of being compensated for loss, damage, or injury by legal means.

Synonyms

compensable, refundable, reimbursable.

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Word Description / Examples
indemnifiable

Typically used in legal and insurance contexts when talking about protection from loss or damage. It suggests that something is eligible for compensation under legal or insurance terms.

  • The policy details what kinds of incidents are indemnifiable.
  • Indemnifiable losses must be reported within 30 days.
compensable

Often used in the context of employment and benefits, indicating that an action, effort, or injury is deserving of compensation, usually financial.

  • The injury was deemed compensable by the employer.
  • Overtime hours are compensable under the company policy.
reimbursable

Used in situations where expenses are to be paid back, such as business expenses or healthcare costs. It implies that spending has already occurred and will be repaid.

  • Travel expenses are reimbursable if they are approved by the manager in advance.
  • Keep all receipts for reimbursable expenses.
refundable

Best used when dealing with financial transactions, indicating that money paid can be returned if certain conditions are met. Often seen in retail, travel, and rental agreements.

  • If you're not satisfied with your purchase, it is refundable within 30 days.
  • The deposit is refundable upon safe return of the rented equipment.

Examples of usage

  • The company agreed to cover all indemnifiable losses incurred by the contractor.
  • If the damage is deemed indemnifiable, the insurance company will reimburse the policyholder.
  • The contract clearly outlines what types of losses are indemnifiable in case of breach of agreement.

Translations

Translations of the word "indemnifiable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indemnizável

🇮🇳 क्षतिपूर्ति योग्य

🇩🇪 entschädigungsfähig

🇮🇩 dapat diganti rugi

🇺🇦 відшкодовуваний

🇵🇱 odszkodowalny

🇯🇵 賠償可能な

🇫🇷 indemnifiable

🇪🇸 indemnizable

🇹🇷 tazminat ödenecek

🇰🇷 보상 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل التعويض

🇨🇿 nárokovatelný

🇸🇰 odškodniteľný

🇨🇳 可赔偿的

🇸🇮 odškodnljiv

🇮🇸 bætanlegur

🇰🇿 өтелетін

🇬🇪 დაზღვევად

🇦🇿 məbləğ ödəyə bilən

🇲🇽 indemnizable

Etymology

The word 'indemnifiable' originates from the verb 'indemnify,' which comes from the Latin word 'indemnificare,' meaning 'to secure against loss.' The concept of indemnification has long been a part of legal and financial practices, aiming to protect individuals or entities from potential liabilities. Being indemnifiable implies the ability to seek compensation or reimbursement for incurred losses or damages within the legal framework.

See also: indemnification.