Verb: indemnify in'dem-nu,fI
- Make up for loss, damage, or injury through payment or restitution
"She was indemnified for the loss of her arm in the accident";
- compensate, recompense, repair
- Secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for
"This plan indemnifies workers against wages lost through illness"
Derived forms: indemnifies, indemnified, indemnifying
Type of: cover, insure, pay, underwrite
Encyclopedia: Indemnify