Indemnity
/ɪnˈdɛm.nɪ.ti/noun
Compensation for damage or loss.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, indemnity was linked to the protection of one's honor and property, reflecting deep-seated beliefs about personal sovereignty.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰem-
“To tame or subdue.”
Latin
Latin
indemnus
“Uninjured, unhurt; not tamed.”
Old French
Old French
indemnité
“Compensation, especially for loss or injury.”
Middle English
Middle English
indemnite
“Legal term for compensation or protection against loss.”
Modern English
English
indemnity
“Formal assurance against loss or damage in a legal context.”