PoliticsAugust 13, 2026
indemnify
in-DEM-nuh-fy
Definition
To compensate someone for harm or loss, or to secure them against legal liability for actions taken.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'indemnis,' meaning 'unhurt' or 'free from loss,' the word entered English in the early 17th century through the French 'indemnifier.'
In the news
The term is used here regarding the legal responsibility for costs or damages incurred, which is central to whether the court grants the request for fee recovery.
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