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indefinite
indefinite article
indefinite integral
indefinite pronoun
indefinitely
indehiscent
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indemnify
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indemnify
in·dem·ni·fy [ in démni f ] (past and past participle in·dem·ni·fied, present participle in·dem·ni·fy·ing, 3rd person present singular in·dem·ni·fies)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. insure against loss: to provide somebody with protection, especially financial protection, against possible loss, damage, or liability
2. reimburse after loss: to pay compensation to somebody for loss, damage, or liability incurred
[Early 17th century. < Latin indemnis "not injured" < damnum "injury"]

in·dem·ni·fi·ca·tion [ in dèmnifi káysh'n ] noun
in·dem·ni·fi·er [ in démni f ər ] noun
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