Meaning
compensation, indemnity
- a sum of money paid to compensate for loss, damage, or termination of contract
In a sentence
I passeggeri hanno ricevuto un indennizzo per il volo cancellato.
Passengers received compensation for the canceled flight.
L'assicurazione non ha ancora versato l'indennizzo dovuto per i danni subiti.
The insurance company has not yet paid the compensation owed for the damages suffered.
Avete già inoltrato la domanda per ottenere l'indennizzo statale?
Have you already submitted the application to obtain state compensation?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| indennizzo | masculine · singular |
| indennizzi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: common in legal, insurance, and administrative matters.
- Differs from 'risarcimento': 'indennizzo' often applies to lawful acts or contractual insurance benefits.