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Noun: indemnity  in'dem-ni-tee
  1. Protection against future loss
    - insurance
     
  2. Legal exemption from liability for damages
     
  3. A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
    - damages, amends, indemnification, restitution, redress

Derived forms: indemnities

See also: indemnify

Type of: compensation, exemption, freedom, protection, shelter

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