double indemnity
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double indemnity
n.
A clause in an insurance policy that provides for payment of double the face value of the contract in case of accidental death.
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double indemnity
n
(Insurance) US and Canadian (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
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dou′ble indem′nity
n.
a clause in an insurance policy providing for payment of twice the face value of the policy in the event of accidental death.
[1920–25, Amer.]
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