indemnify

• Глагол, означающий компенсировать кому-либо вред, убытки или ущерб, или защищать кого-либо от юридической ответственности.

A verb meaning to compensate someone for harm, loss, or damage, or to secure someone against legal liability.

1. Compensate for lossC1formallegal

   To compensate someone for harm, loss, or damage suffered.

   Компенсировать убытки

   • The insurance company agreed to indemnify the homeowner for the fire damage.
   • The contract states that the supplier will indemnify the buyer against any losses.
   • They were fully indemnified for the cost of the stolen goods.

   Synonymscompensaterecompenseredressreimburseremuneraterepay

2. Protect from liabilityC1formallegal

   To secure someone against legal responsibility or future claims.

   Защитить от ответственности

   • The company will indemnify its employees against legal claims arising from their work.
   • The agreement indemnifies the contractor against any third-party lawsuits.
   • He was indemnified by the policy for any potential legal fees.

   Synonymsguaranteeinsureprotectsecureshield