double indemnity

dou·ble in·dem·ni·ty

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noun double indemnity a clause in a life-insurance or accident-insurance policy providing for payment of twice the face value of the policy in the event of accidental death. 1
noun double indemnity (in life assurance policies) a clause providing for the payment of double the policy's face value in the event of the policyholder's accidental death 0
noun double indemnity a clause in life insurance policies providing for the payment of twice the face value of the contract in the case of accidental death 0
noun double indemnity Double indemnity is a clause in life insurance policies that provides for the payment of double the policy's face value in the event of the policyholder's accidental death. 0
noun double indemnity (law) A clause in an insurance policy in which the insurance company agrees to pay out double the normal coverage in certain specified circumstances, most often in case of accidental death. 0

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1920-25

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