indemnification

/ɪnˌdɛmnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of compensating someone for harm, loss, or damage; the payment made as such compensation.
    • The contract included a clause for indemnification in case of a lawsuit.
    • After the accident, the company sought indemnification from the contractor.
    • The insurance policy provided indemnification for any damage to the car.
  2. Legal protection against future loss or liability.
    • The indemnification agreement shielded the volunteers from personal liability.
    • The landlord required indemnification from the tenant for any property damage.
    • He demanded indemnification before agreeing to take on the risky project.