English words for 'Between insurers.'
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noun
- The business of providing insurance.
- (countable) An insurance policy.
- A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.
- (blackjack) A bet made after the deal, which pays off if the dealer has blackjack.
- (figurative) Any attempt to forestall an unfavorable event.
- 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
- protection against future loss
- written contract or certificate of insurance
noun
- (insurance) Coverage.
- A means of keeping or remaining safe.
- (computing) An instance of a security token associated with a resource (such as a file).
- Immunity from harm, obtained by illegal payments, as bribery or extortion.
- The state of being safe.
- A means, such as a condom, of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease.
- (economics) Restrictions on foreign competitors which limit their ability to compete with domestic producers of goods or services.
- (euphemistic, rare) Synonym of adult protection (“adult incontinence wear”).
- The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
- a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
- payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
- kindly endorsement and guidance
- the activity of protecting someone or something
- defense against financial failure; financial independence
- the condition of being protected
- the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
noun
- (insurance) An add-on to an insurance policy.
- A supplementary question, now especially in mathematics.
- (now chiefly US) Someone riding in a vehicle; a passenger on public transport.
- (nautical, in the plural) The second tier of casks in a vessel's hold.
- (chess) A piece, such as the rook or bishop, which moves any distance in one direction as long as no other piece is in the way.
- (sports) A skateboarder
- A small, sliding piece of thin metal on a balance, used to determine small weights.
- (generally) Someone who rides a horse or (later) a bicycle, motorcycle etc.
- (Philippines) A motorcycle enthusiast; a motorcycle club member.
- An amendment or addition to an entertainer's performance contract, often covering a performer's equipment or food, drinks, and general comfort requirements.
- An additional matter or question arising in corollary; a qualification.
- An old Dutch gold coin with the figure of a man on horseback stamped upon it.
- (shipbuilding) An interior rib occasionally fixed in a ship's hold, reaching from the keelson to the beams of the lower deck, to strengthen the frame.
- (sports) A snowboarder
- (politics) A supplementary clause added to a document after drafting, especially to a bill under the consideration of a legislature.
- (cartomancy) The first Lenormand card, also known as either the horseman or the cavalier.
- a traveler who actively rides a vehicle (as a bicycle or motorcycle)
- a clause that is appended to a legislative bill
- a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
- a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc.) who is not operating it
adj
noun
verb
noun
- (insurance) An entity insured by an insurer.
- (banking, finance) A borrower (such as a mortgage-holder or person with a credit card).
- (uncountable) The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
- (countable) A thing (from the perspective of how likely or unlikely it is to cause an adverse effect).
- (insurance) A type of adverse event covered under an insurance policy.
- (uncountable) The magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event.
- (uncountable, economics, business and engineering) The potential negative effect of an event, determined by multiplying the likelihood of the event occurring with its magnitude should it occur.
- (finance) A financial product (typically an investment).
- (countable) A possible adverse event or outcome.
- a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
- the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent
- a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
- the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred
verb
noun
name
noun
- (insurance) An insurance contract; coverage by an insurance contract.
- (music) A new performance or rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.
- (uncountable) Area or situation which screens a person or thing from view.
- (cricket) The area of the stumps that is blocked by the batsman so as to defend the wicket.
- (law) In commercial law, a buyer’s purchase on the open market of goods similar or identical to the goods contracted for after a seller has breached a contract of sale by failure to deliver the goods contracted for.
- A lid.
- In a steam engine, the lap of a slide valve.
- (philately) An envelope complete with stamps and postmarks etc.
- (India) A bag or packet.
- (military) A solid object, including terrain, that provides protection from enemy fire.
- (construction) The distance between reinforcing steel and the exterior of concrete.
- (espionage) A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative; cover story.
- (cricket) A fielding position on the off side, between point and mid off, about 30° forward of square; a fielder in this position.
- A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.
- The front and back of a book, magazine, CD package, etc.
- (cricket) A backup incase any player sustains injury during nets or midseries. Originally have to be declared part of squad before match.
- A cover charge.
- A cloth or similar material, often fitted, placed over an item such as a car or sofa or food to protect it from dust, rain, insects, etc. when not being used.
- The top sheet of a bed.
- (combinatorics, topology) A collection (or family) of subsets of a given set, whose union contains every element of said original set.
- (cricket) A tarpaulin or other device used to cover the wicket during rain, to prevent it getting wet.
- The portion of a slate, tile, or shingle that is hidden by the overlap of the course above.
- a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
- fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
- a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
- a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
- bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
- the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
- the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
- a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
- a natural object that covers or envelops
- covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
verb
- protect by insurance
- (transitive) To provide insurance coverage for.
- (military, law enforcement, transitive) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to remain in cover; or to threaten using an aimed firearm.
- (transitive, broadcasting) To air or run locally originated material in place of network material during an internal spot break in a syndicated program.
- (sports, transitive) To defend (mark) a particular player or area.
- (transitive) To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
- (intransitive) To act as a replacement.
- (transitive) To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
- (transitive) To deal with or include someone or something.
- (transitive) To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
- (transitive, of a publication) To discuss thoroughly; to provide coverage of.
- (music, transitive) To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).
- (transitive) To traverse or put behind a certain distance.
- (transitive) To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
- (transitive) To supply with funds; to settle or pay the costs for; to foot the bill for.
- (transitive) To invest (oneself with something); to bring upon (oneself).
- (transitive) To have as an assignment or responsibility.
- (transitive) To extend over a given period of time or range, to occupy, to stretch over a given area.
- (chess, transitive) To protect or control (a piece or square).
- (transitive) To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).
- (transitive) To protect from attack in general, to guard.
- (transitive) To provide an alibi for (someone); to provide excuses or apologia for (someone); to carry water for someone.
- (transitive) To be enough money for.
- form a cover over
- act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
- hide from view or knowledge
- include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
- hold within range of an aimed firearm
- cover as if with a shroud
- copulate with a female, used especially of horses
- invest with a large or excessive amount of something
- make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
- be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
- protect or defend (a position in a game)
- be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
- provide with a covering or cause to be covered
- to take an action to protect against future problems
- spread over a surface to conceal or protect
- maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
- put something on top of something else
- sit on (eggs)
- play a higher card than the one previously played
- be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
- provide for
- span an interval of distance, space or time
- help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming their responsibilities
- clothe, as if for protection from the elements
- travel across or pass over
adj
noun
- A contract of insurance.
- Wise, advantageous, or politic conduct; prudence, formerly also with connotations of craftiness.
- (Scotland, now chiefly in the plural) The grounds of a large country house.
- A principle of behaviour, conduct which an entity (government, organization, etc.) applies or seeks to follow, especially as formally expressed by an authoritative body.
- A document describing such a policy.
- A document containing or certifying this contract.
- A number pool lottery
- a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
- a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government
- written contract or certificate of insurance
verb
noun
- insurance issued jointly by two or more underwriters
- (especially US) The joint assumption of risk between the insurer and the insured party.
- (international) The joint assumption of risk between multiple insurers.
- (especially US, metonymic) The amount paid by the insured in accordance with this risk sharing.
verb
- (transitive) To settle an insurance claim.
- (intransitive) To change to fit circumstances.
- (transitive) To improve or rectify.
- (transitive) To modify.
- alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
- adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
- place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
- make correspondent or conformable
- decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim
noun
- Insurance that pays a patient's expenses.
- The hospitalizing of a patient, the condition of being hospitalized, or the period a patient stays in hospital.
- the condition of being treated as a patient in a hospital
- a period of time when you are confined to a hospital
- placing in medical care in a hospital
- insurance that pays all or part of a patient's hospital expense
noun
- (insurance) One who benefits from the payout of an insurance policy.
- (especially trust law) One who benefits from the distribution, especially out of a trust or estate.
- One who benefits or receives an advantage.
- the semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
- the recipient of funds or other benefits
adj
noun
- (business, insurance) Insurance purchased by insurance companies that spreads the risk associated with selling insurance around so the danger of one large monetary loss is minimized. Such insurance and catastrophe bonds are backstops to insurer insolvency from unexpectedly large losses.
- sharing the risk by insurance companies; part or all of the insurer's risk is assumed by other companies in return for part of the premium paid by the insured
verb
- protect by insurance
- take out insurance for
- (intransitive) To deal in such contracts; subscribe to a policy of insurance
- be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
- make certain of
- (transitive) To provide for compensation if some specified risk occurs. Often agreed by policy (contract) to offer financial compensation in case of an accident, theft or other undesirable event.
verb
- protect by insurance
- (intransitive, insurance) To act as an underwriter.
- guarantee financial support of
- (transitive) To support, lend support to, guarantee the basis of.
- (transitive) To write below or under; subscribe.
- (transitive) Specifically, to assume financial responsibility for something, and guarantee it against failure.
- (transitive) To agree to pay by signing one's name; subscribe.
- (transitive) To sign; to put one's name to.
verb
- insure again by assuming all or a part of the liability of an insurance company already covering a risk
- provide additional insurance for
- insure again by transferring to another insurance company all or a part of a liability assumed
- (transitive) To place insurance on the contract that insures something (allowing the insurer to offset risk in the same way the insuree did).
- (transitive) To insure again (extending or replacing prior insurance).
noun
- a financial institution that sells insurance
- (insurance) A person working for an insurance company who arranges and authorizes an insurance policy with a broker or insured.
- an agent who sells insurance
- a banker who deals chiefly in underwriting new securities
- (finance) An entity undertaking to market newly issued securities.
- An entity assuming a financial risk.
noun
- payment for insurance
- (insurance) The amount to be paid for an insurance policy.
- the amount that something in scarce supply is valued above its nominal value
- a fee charged for exchanging currencies
- payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
- a prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc.
- Something offered at a reduced price as an inducement to buy something else.
- A bonus paid in addition to normal payments.
- An unusually high value.
- A prize or award.
- (finance) The amount by which a security's value exceeds its face value.
adj
noun
adj
noun
- The assessment, by an insurance company, of a claim; the settlement of such a claim.
- The result of adjusting something; a small change; a minor correction; a modification or alteration.
- The settling or balancing of a financial account.
- The action of adjusting something.
- The behavioral process of balancing conflicting needs, or needs against obstacles in the environment.
- the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
- the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
- the act of adjusting something to match a standard
- making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
- an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances
noun
- a British term for some kinds of insurance
- a statement intended to inspire confidence
- freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
- a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
- (law) Any written or other legal evidence of the conveyance of property; a conveyance; a deed.
- (insurance) Insurance; a contract for the payment of a sum on occasion of a certain event, as loss or death. Assurance is used in relation to life contingencies, and insurance in relation to other contingencies. It is called temporary assurance, in the time within which the contingent event must happen is limited.
- The act of assuring; a declaration intended to inspire full confidence; something designed to give confidence to someone.
- Excessive boldness; impudence; audacity
- Firmness of mind; undoubting steadiness; intrepidity, courage, or self-confidence.
- (theology) Subjective certainty of one's salvation.
- The state of being assured; total confidence or trust; a lack of doubt; certainty; guarantee.
noun
- The business of providing insurance.
- (countable) An insurance policy.
- A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.
- (blackjack) A bet made after the deal, which pays off if the dealer has blackjack.
- (figurative) Any attempt to forestall an unfavorable event.
- 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
- protection against future loss
- written contract or certificate of insurance
noun
- (insurance) Coverage.
- A means of keeping or remaining safe.
- (computing) An instance of a security token associated with a resource (such as a file).
- Immunity from harm, obtained by illegal payments, as bribery or extortion.
- The state of being safe.
- A means, such as a condom, of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease.
- (economics) Restrictions on foreign competitors which limit their ability to compete with domestic producers of goods or services.
- (euphemistic, rare) Synonym of adult protection (“adult incontinence wear”).
- The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
- a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
- payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
- kindly endorsement and guidance
- the activity of protecting someone or something
- defense against financial failure; financial independence
- the condition of being protected
- the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
noun
- (insurance) An add-on to an insurance policy.
- A supplementary question, now especially in mathematics.
- (now chiefly US) Someone riding in a vehicle; a passenger on public transport.
- (nautical, in the plural) The second tier of casks in a vessel's hold.
- (chess) A piece, such as the rook or bishop, which moves any distance in one direction as long as no other piece is in the way.
- (sports) A skateboarder
- A small, sliding piece of thin metal on a balance, used to determine small weights.
- (generally) Someone who rides a horse or (later) a bicycle, motorcycle etc.
- (Philippines) A motorcycle enthusiast; a motorcycle club member.
- An amendment or addition to an entertainer's performance contract, often covering a performer's equipment or food, drinks, and general comfort requirements.
- An additional matter or question arising in corollary; a qualification.
- An old Dutch gold coin with the figure of a man on horseback stamped upon it.
- (shipbuilding) An interior rib occasionally fixed in a ship's hold, reaching from the keelson to the beams of the lower deck, to strengthen the frame.
- (sports) A snowboarder
- (politics) A supplementary clause added to a document after drafting, especially to a bill under the consideration of a legislature.
- (cartomancy) The first Lenormand card, also known as either the horseman or the cavalier.
- a traveler who actively rides a vehicle (as a bicycle or motorcycle)
- a clause that is appended to a legislative bill
- a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
- a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc.) who is not operating it
noun
- (insurance) An entity insured by an insurer.
- (banking, finance) A borrower (such as a mortgage-holder or person with a credit card).
- (uncountable) The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
- (countable) A thing (from the perspective of how likely or unlikely it is to cause an adverse effect).
- (insurance) A type of adverse event covered under an insurance policy.
- (uncountable) The magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event.
- (uncountable, economics, business and engineering) The potential negative effect of an event, determined by multiplying the likelihood of the event occurring with its magnitude should it occur.
- (finance) A financial product (typically an investment).
- (countable) A possible adverse event or outcome.
- a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
- the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent
- a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
- the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred
verb
noun
name
noun
- (insurance) An insurance contract; coverage by an insurance contract.
- (music) A new performance or rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.
- (uncountable) Area or situation which screens a person or thing from view.
- (cricket) The area of the stumps that is blocked by the batsman so as to defend the wicket.
- (law) In commercial law, a buyer’s purchase on the open market of goods similar or identical to the goods contracted for after a seller has breached a contract of sale by failure to deliver the goods contracted for.
- A lid.
- In a steam engine, the lap of a slide valve.
- (philately) An envelope complete with stamps and postmarks etc.
- (India) A bag or packet.
- (military) A solid object, including terrain, that provides protection from enemy fire.
- (construction) The distance between reinforcing steel and the exterior of concrete.
- (espionage) A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative; cover story.
- (cricket) A fielding position on the off side, between point and mid off, about 30° forward of square; a fielder in this position.
- A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.
- The front and back of a book, magazine, CD package, etc.
- (cricket) A backup incase any player sustains injury during nets or midseries. Originally have to be declared part of squad before match.
- A cover charge.
- A cloth or similar material, often fitted, placed over an item such as a car or sofa or food to protect it from dust, rain, insects, etc. when not being used.
- The top sheet of a bed.
- (combinatorics, topology) A collection (or family) of subsets of a given set, whose union contains every element of said original set.
- (cricket) A tarpaulin or other device used to cover the wicket during rain, to prevent it getting wet.
- The portion of a slate, tile, or shingle that is hidden by the overlap of the course above.
- a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
- fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
- a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
- a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
- bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
- the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
- the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
- a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
- a natural object that covers or envelops
- covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
verb
- protect by insurance
- (transitive) To provide insurance coverage for.
- (military, law enforcement, transitive) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to remain in cover; or to threaten using an aimed firearm.
- (transitive, broadcasting) To air or run locally originated material in place of network material during an internal spot break in a syndicated program.
- (sports, transitive) To defend (mark) a particular player or area.
- (transitive) To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
- (intransitive) To act as a replacement.
- (transitive) To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
- (transitive) To deal with or include someone or something.
- (transitive) To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
- (transitive, of a publication) To discuss thoroughly; to provide coverage of.
- (music, transitive) To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).
- (transitive) To traverse or put behind a certain distance.
- (transitive) To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
- (transitive) To supply with funds; to settle or pay the costs for; to foot the bill for.
- (transitive) To invest (oneself with something); to bring upon (oneself).
- (transitive) To have as an assignment or responsibility.
- (transitive) To extend over a given period of time or range, to occupy, to stretch over a given area.
- (chess, transitive) To protect or control (a piece or square).
- (transitive) To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).
- (transitive) To protect from attack in general, to guard.
- (transitive) To provide an alibi for (someone); to provide excuses or apologia for (someone); to carry water for someone.
- (transitive) To be enough money for.
- form a cover over
- act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
- hide from view or knowledge
- include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
- hold within range of an aimed firearm
- cover as if with a shroud
- copulate with a female, used especially of horses
- invest with a large or excessive amount of something
- make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
- be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
- protect or defend (a position in a game)
- be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
- provide with a covering or cause to be covered
- to take an action to protect against future problems
- spread over a surface to conceal or protect
- maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
- put something on top of something else
- sit on (eggs)
- play a higher card than the one previously played
- be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
- provide for
- span an interval of distance, space or time
- help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming their responsibilities
- clothe, as if for protection from the elements
- travel across or pass over
adj
noun
- A contract of insurance.
- Wise, advantageous, or politic conduct; prudence, formerly also with connotations of craftiness.
- (Scotland, now chiefly in the plural) The grounds of a large country house.
- A principle of behaviour, conduct which an entity (government, organization, etc.) applies or seeks to follow, especially as formally expressed by an authoritative body.
- A document describing such a policy.
- A document containing or certifying this contract.
- A number pool lottery
- a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
- a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government
- written contract or certificate of insurance
verb
noun
- insurance issued jointly by two or more underwriters
- (especially US) The joint assumption of risk between the insurer and the insured party.
- (international) The joint assumption of risk between multiple insurers.
- (especially US, metonymic) The amount paid by the insured in accordance with this risk sharing.
noun
- Insurance that pays a patient's expenses.
- The hospitalizing of a patient, the condition of being hospitalized, or the period a patient stays in hospital.
- the condition of being treated as a patient in a hospital
- a period of time when you are confined to a hospital
- placing in medical care in a hospital
- insurance that pays all or part of a patient's hospital expense
noun
- (insurance) One who benefits from the payout of an insurance policy.
- (especially trust law) One who benefits from the distribution, especially out of a trust or estate.
- One who benefits or receives an advantage.
- the semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
- the recipient of funds or other benefits
adj
noun
- (business, insurance) Insurance purchased by insurance companies that spreads the risk associated with selling insurance around so the danger of one large monetary loss is minimized. Such insurance and catastrophe bonds are backstops to insurer insolvency from unexpectedly large losses.
- sharing the risk by insurance companies; part or all of the insurer's risk is assumed by other companies in return for part of the premium paid by the insured
noun
- a financial institution that sells insurance
- (insurance) A person working for an insurance company who arranges and authorizes an insurance policy with a broker or insured.
- an agent who sells insurance
- a banker who deals chiefly in underwriting new securities
- (finance) An entity undertaking to market newly issued securities.
- An entity assuming a financial risk.
noun
- payment for insurance
- (insurance) The amount to be paid for an insurance policy.
- the amount that something in scarce supply is valued above its nominal value
- a fee charged for exchanging currencies
- payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
- a prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc.
- Something offered at a reduced price as an inducement to buy something else.
- A bonus paid in addition to normal payments.
- An unusually high value.
- A prize or award.
- (finance) The amount by which a security's value exceeds its face value.
adj
noun
adj
noun
- The assessment, by an insurance company, of a claim; the settlement of such a claim.
- The result of adjusting something; a small change; a minor correction; a modification or alteration.
- The settling or balancing of a financial account.
- The action of adjusting something.
- The behavioral process of balancing conflicting needs, or needs against obstacles in the environment.
- the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
- the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
- the act of adjusting something to match a standard
- making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
- an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances
adj
noun
verb
noun
- a British term for some kinds of insurance
- a statement intended to inspire confidence
- freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
- a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
- (law) Any written or other legal evidence of the conveyance of property; a conveyance; a deed.
- (insurance) Insurance; a contract for the payment of a sum on occasion of a certain event, as loss or death. Assurance is used in relation to life contingencies, and insurance in relation to other contingencies. It is called temporary assurance, in the time within which the contingent event must happen is limited.
- The act of assuring; a declaration intended to inspire full confidence; something designed to give confidence to someone.
- Excessive boldness; impudence; audacity
- Firmness of mind; undoubting steadiness; intrepidity, courage, or self-confidence.
- (theology) Subjective certainty of one's salvation.
- The state of being assured; total confidence or trust; a lack of doubt; certainty; guarantee.
verb
- (transitive) To settle an insurance claim.
- (intransitive) To change to fit circumstances.
- (transitive) To improve or rectify.
- (transitive) To modify.
- alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
- adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
- place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
- make correspondent or conformable
- decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim
noun
- (insurance) An insurance contract; coverage by an insurance contract.
- (music) A new performance or rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.
- (uncountable) Area or situation which screens a person or thing from view.
- (cricket) The area of the stumps that is blocked by the batsman so as to defend the wicket.
- (law) In commercial law, a buyer’s purchase on the open market of goods similar or identical to the goods contracted for after a seller has breached a contract of sale by failure to deliver the goods contracted for.
- A lid.
- In a steam engine, the lap of a slide valve.
- (philately) An envelope complete with stamps and postmarks etc.
- (India) A bag or packet.
- (military) A solid object, including terrain, that provides protection from enemy fire.
- (construction) The distance between reinforcing steel and the exterior of concrete.
- (espionage) A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative; cover story.
- (cricket) A fielding position on the off side, between point and mid off, about 30° forward of square; a fielder in this position.
- A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.
- The front and back of a book, magazine, CD package, etc.
- (cricket) A backup incase any player sustains injury during nets or midseries. Originally have to be declared part of squad before match.
- A cover charge.
- A cloth or similar material, often fitted, placed over an item such as a car or sofa or food to protect it from dust, rain, insects, etc. when not being used.
- The top sheet of a bed.
- (combinatorics, topology) A collection (or family) of subsets of a given set, whose union contains every element of said original set.
- (cricket) A tarpaulin or other device used to cover the wicket during rain, to prevent it getting wet.
- The portion of a slate, tile, or shingle that is hidden by the overlap of the course above.
- a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
- fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
- a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
- a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
- bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
- the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
- the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
- a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
- a natural object that covers or envelops
- covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
verb
- protect by insurance
- (transitive) To provide insurance coverage for.
- (military, law enforcement, transitive) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to remain in cover; or to threaten using an aimed firearm.
- (transitive, broadcasting) To air or run locally originated material in place of network material during an internal spot break in a syndicated program.
- (sports, transitive) To defend (mark) a particular player or area.
- (transitive) To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
- (intransitive) To act as a replacement.
- (transitive) To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
- (transitive) To deal with or include someone or something.
- (transitive) To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
- (transitive, of a publication) To discuss thoroughly; to provide coverage of.
- (music, transitive) To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).
- (transitive) To traverse or put behind a certain distance.
- (transitive) To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
- (transitive) To supply with funds; to settle or pay the costs for; to foot the bill for.
- (transitive) To invest (oneself with something); to bring upon (oneself).
- (transitive) To have as an assignment or responsibility.
- (transitive) To extend over a given period of time or range, to occupy, to stretch over a given area.
- (chess, transitive) To protect or control (a piece or square).
- (transitive) To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).
- (transitive) To protect from attack in general, to guard.
- (transitive) To provide an alibi for (someone); to provide excuses or apologia for (someone); to carry water for someone.
- (transitive) To be enough money for.
- form a cover over
- act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
- hide from view or knowledge
- include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
- hold within range of an aimed firearm
- cover as if with a shroud
- copulate with a female, used especially of horses
- invest with a large or excessive amount of something
- make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
- be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
- protect or defend (a position in a game)
- be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
- provide with a covering or cause to be covered
- to take an action to protect against future problems
- spread over a surface to conceal or protect
- maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
- put something on top of something else
- sit on (eggs)
- play a higher card than the one previously played
- be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
- provide for
- span an interval of distance, space or time
- help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming their responsibilities
- clothe, as if for protection from the elements
- travel across or pass over
adj
verb
- protect by insurance
- take out insurance for
- (intransitive) To deal in such contracts; subscribe to a policy of insurance
- be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
- make certain of
- (transitive) To provide for compensation if some specified risk occurs. Often agreed by policy (contract) to offer financial compensation in case of an accident, theft or other undesirable event.
verb
- protect by insurance
- (intransitive, insurance) To act as an underwriter.
- guarantee financial support of
- (transitive) To support, lend support to, guarantee the basis of.
- (transitive) To write below or under; subscribe.
- (transitive) Specifically, to assume financial responsibility for something, and guarantee it against failure.
- (transitive) To agree to pay by signing one's name; subscribe.
- (transitive) To sign; to put one's name to.
verb
- insure again by assuming all or a part of the liability of an insurance company already covering a risk
- provide additional insurance for
- insure again by transferring to another insurance company all or a part of a liability assumed
- (transitive) To place insurance on the contract that insures something (allowing the insurer to offset risk in the same way the insuree did).
- (transitive) To insure again (extending or replacing prior insurance).
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