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Definition of: indemnify
(in·dem′nə·fī) v.t. ·fied, ·fy·ing
1. To compensate for loss or damage sustained.
2. To make good (a loss).
3. To give security against future loss or punishment to. See synonyms under PAY. [<L indemnis unhurt (<in- not + damnum harm) + -FY]
—in·dem′ni·fi·ca′tion noun
—in·dem′ni·tor (-nə·tər) noun
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