insurance
- Noun. A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.
- Noun. The business of providing insurance.
- Noun. ''Metaphoric:'' Any attempt to anticipate an unfavorable event.
- Noun. ''Blackjack:'' A bet made after the deal, which pays off if the dealer has blackjack.
- Noun. (countable) An insurance policy.
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