indemnitê

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Compensation for loss or damage: "indemnity" refers to a sum of money paid or a guarantee provided to cover financial harm, loss, or injury suffered by someone.
    • Protection or security against future loss: A legal assurance that one will be protected from potential financial liabilities or penalties.
    • A legal exemption from liability: The state of being free from responsibility for damages or penalties, often through a contract or agreement.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The insurance policy provided an indemnity of $100,000 for property damage. (A guaranteed compensation for loss.)
    • The contractor signed an indemnity clause to protect the client from lawsuits. (A legal protection against future liabilities.)
    • The company demanded a full indemnity before agreeing to the merger. (A guarantee covering potential financial harm.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to seek indemnity": to request or pursue compensation or protection from loss.

    • The business sought indemnity from the government after the natural disaster. (They asked for financial compensation for the damage.)

  • "to grant indemnity": to formally provide compensation or protection.

    • The court granted indemnity to the whistleblower for legal costs. (The court awarded protection from financial harm.)

  • "indemnity against loss": a specific guarantee covering a particular type of damage.

    • The contract includes an indemnity against loss of income. (The agreement protects against lost earnings.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Indemnify (verb): to compensate someone for harm or loss.

    • The company will indemnify you for any medical expenses. (They will pay for your medical costs.)

  • Indemnification (noun): the act of compensating or providing protection.

    • The indemnification process took several months. (The procedure of paying compensation was lengthy.)

  • Indemnitor (noun): a person or entity that provides indemnity.

    • The insurer acts as the indemnitor in the policy. (The insurance company is the one guaranteeing compensation.)
Synonyms
  • Compensation: payment for loss or injury.
  • Reimbursement: repayment for expenses incurred.
  • Security: protection against potential loss.
  • Guarantee: a formal promise to cover damages.
Related Idioms

  • Hold harmless: a legal term meaning to be free from liability.

    • The contract includes a hold harmless clause. (A clause that protects one party from being sued.)

  • Make whole: to restore someone to their original financial position after a loss.

    • The insurance aims to make you whole after the accident. (The compensation covers all losses fully.)
Note

The word "indemnitê" appears to be a misspelling or variant of "indemnity." The correct standard English term is indemnity. The definition above follows standard English usage.