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Definition: Save Harmless

Save Harmless
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v.

  1. also called hold harmless, to indemnify (protect) another from harm or cost.
  2. to agree to guarantee that any debt, lawsuit or claim which may arise as a result of a contract or contract performance will be paid or taken care of by the party making the guarantee. Example: the seller of a business agrees to “save harmless” the buyer from any unknown debts of the business.

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June 27, 2022 https://payrollheaven.com/define/save-harmless/.
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American Psychological Association (APA):
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Definition Sources

Definitions for Save Harmless are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

This glossary post was last updated: 30th April, 2020 | 1 Views.