ɪnˈʃuərəns n. 1
the act or an
instance of insuring. 2 a a
sum paid for this; a
premium. b a sum paid
out as
compensation for
theft,
damage,
loss, etc. 3 = insurance policy. 4 a
measure taken to
provide for a
possible contingency (take an
umbrella as insurance). øinsurance
agent Brit. a
person employed to collect premiums
door to door. insurance
company Brit. a company
engaged in the
business of insurance. insurance policy Brit. 1 a
contract of insurance. 2 a
document detailing
such a policy
and constituting a contract. insurance
stamp Brit.
hist. a stamp certifying the
payment of a sum, usu. paid
weekly, for
National Insurance. [earlier ensurance f. OF enseârance (as ENSURE)]