Etymology
The word "indemnify" is derived from the Latin words:
Meaning
Indemnify means to protect someone from loss, damage, or liability. It implies a legal obligation to compensate or reimburse an individual or organization for any financial burdens or harm they incur.
Origin
The concept of indemnification dates back to ancient Roman law. In Roman law, the "indemnis" was a person who was legally obligated to compensate another party for any losses or damages they suffered. This obligation could arise from a contract, negligence, or other legal wrong.
Over time, the term "indemnity" and the legal principle it represents spread throughout Europe and eventually made its way into English common law. Today, indemnification is a fundamental principle of tort law and contract law in many countries.
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