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Indemnification

In Plain English

A promise in a contract to cover another party's losses if something goes wrong.

Definition

Indemnification is a contractual obligation by one party to compensate another for losses, liabilities, or damages arising from specified events. In construction contracts, contractors typically agree to indemnify owners and architects for claims arising from their work. The scope of indemnification is heavily negotiated and varies widely between contracts.

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