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indemnified

 

[ ɪnˈdɛm.nɪ.faɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal protection

Indemnified refers to the act of providing security or protection against financial loss or legal liability. It often involves compensating someone for harm or loss that they have suffered, ensuring they are not worse off as a result.

Synonyms

compensated, protected, reimbursed

Examples of usage

  • The company indemnified the contractor against any claims.
  • She was indemnified for damages related to the accident.
  • The policy indemnifies policyholders from losses incurred.

Translations

Translations of the word "indemnified" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indemnizado

🇮🇳 कंपनी द्वारा मुआवजा दिया गया

🇩🇪 entschädigt

🇮🇩 diberikan ganti rugi

🇺🇦 відшкодований

🇵🇱 odszkodowany

🇯🇵 賠償された

🇫🇷 indemnisé

🇪🇸 indemnizado

🇹🇷 tazminat ödenmiş

🇰🇷 보상받은

🇸🇦 مُعوَّض

🇨🇿 odškodněný

🇸🇰 odškodnený

🇨🇳 赔偿的

🇸🇮 odškodnjen

🇮🇸 bættur

🇰🇿 компенсирленген

🇬🇪 დაზღვევა

🇦🇿 təzminat alınmış

🇲🇽 indemnizado

Word origin

The term 'indemnify' is derived from the Latin word 'indemnitas', which means 'freedom from loss'. This Latin root is composed of 'in-', meaning 'not', and 'damnum', meaning 'damage or loss'. The word began to appear in English in the late Middle Ages, around the 15th century, primarily used in legal contexts to denote protection against damages or losses. Over time, its application expanded into various fields such as insurance, contracts, and financial agreements, where indemnification clauses are commonly included to safeguard parties from potential liabilities. The evolution of the term reflects the growing complexity of legal frameworks and the necessity for protective measures in business and personal dealings.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,525, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.