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Contracts

Indemnification

By Tim Nichols

In plain English

An obligation to cover specified losses, liabilities, or claims suffered by another party. A clause may also address defense obligations, procedures, and settlement control, but those duties should not be assumed from the label alone. Scope and enforceability depend on wording, context, and applicable law.

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