This document defines and explains the concept of indemnity. It begins by providing the meaning of indemnity as security or compensation for damage or loss. It then defines an indemnity contract as one where one party promises to save the other from losses caused by the promisor or a third party. The promisor is called the indemnifier and the promisee is the indemnified or indemnity holder. It concludes by outlining the rights of the indemnity holder, including damages paid, costs incurred, and sums paid in prudent compromise in suits related to matters covered by the indemnity.