1. to protect someone against legal responsibility for their actions
Usage: legal
2. to compensate someone for harm, loss, or damage
Usage: legal; insurance

Examples

• The contract will indemnify the contractor against any lawsuits.
• The insurance company agreed to indemnify the homeowner for flood damage.
• The manufacturer must indemnify retailers against product liability claims.
• The agreement indemnifies employees who act in good faith.
• The city will indemnify volunteers working at the event.
• The policy indemnifies the policyholder for medical expenses.