indemnification

noun
in·​dem·​ni·​fi·​ca·​tion | \ in-ˌdem-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce indemnification (audio) \

Definition of indemnification

1a : the action of indemnifying
b : the condition of being indemnified

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Examples of indemnification in a Sentence

that insurance company is known to be slow when processing claims for indemnification

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The city protected itself against such liability by including an indemnification clause in the regulations, requiring the companies to maintain liability insurance of up to $2 million per accident and $4 million aggregate. San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego’s dockless scooter regulations take effect," 1 July 2019 In exchange for the releases, writers agreed to vote in support of the chapter 11 plan and waived their right to indemnification from their former employer. Jonathan Randles, WSJ, "Lawsuit Against Deadspin Author Can Continue, Judge Rules," 3 Aug. 2018 According to a 2014 study of police indemnification around the country, this is reflective of national trends. Maya Dukmasova, Chicago Reader, "News / Criminal Justice Should Chicago cops have to carry misconduct insurance?," 29 June 2018 The last record of indemnification to a Wisconsin deer farmer are from 2015, when the State of Wisconsin paid Rick Vojtik, owner of Fairchild Whitetails in Eau Claire County, $298,770 for euthanizing 228 deer. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Why are deer farms compensated for diseased herds?," 9 June 2018 Based on the high cost of police settlements, the city could have ample interest in lobbying Springfield for a change in the indemnification law. Maya Dukmasova, Chicago Reader, "News / Criminal Justice Should Chicago cops have to carry misconduct insurance?," 29 June 2018 Zucker wants indemnification from Sinclair, but the reverse demand is being made by Sinclair, too. Eriq Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, "Sinclair Broadcasting Looks to Shed Responsibility for Sexual Harassment Allegations," 27 June 2018 Wisconsin officials have generally tried to use federal indemnification funds first, but the amount of money available through USDA has dwindled in recent years. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Why are deer farms compensated for diseased herds?," 9 June 2018 Any change to the indemnification statute would require action by the Legislature and governor. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Why are deer farms compensated for diseased herds?," 9 June 2018

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First Known Use of indemnification

1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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indemnification

noun
in·​dem·​ni·​fi·​ca·​tion | \ in-ˌdem-ni-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce indemnification (audio) \

Legal Definition of indemnification

1a : the action of indemnifying
b : the condition of being indemnified

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