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Insurance
//ɪnˈʃɔː.ɹəns// noun
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Noun
- 1 A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event. uncountable, usually
"The car was totalled, but fortunately I had insurance."
- 2 written contract or certificate of insurance wordnet
- 3 The business of providing insurance. uncountable, usually
"After five years in banking, I switched to insurance."
- 4 promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company wordnet
- 5 Any attempt to forestall an unfavorable event. figuratively, uncountable, usually
"The sky was clear, but I took my umbrella for insurance."
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- 6 protection against future loss wordnet
- 7 A bet made after the deal, which pays off if the dealer has blackjack. uncountable, usually
"I only take insurance if the count is right."
- 8 An insurance policy. countable, usually
""The children need to get back to some level of normalcy and their families can certainly use some respite to deal with things such as insurances, licences and other things they have lost," he said."
Etymology
From the older form ensurance, see also assurance. By surface analysis, insure + -ance.
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