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INSU'RE, inshu're. in and sure. To make sure or secure to

contract or covenant for a consideration to secure a person against loss or to engage to indemnify another for the loss of any specified property, at a certain stipulated rate per cent, called a premium. The property usually insured is such as is exposed to extraordinary hazard. Thus the merchant insures his ship or its cargo, or both, against the dangers of the sea houses are insured against fire sometimes hazardous debts ar insured, and sometimes lives.

INSU'RE, To underwrite to practice making insurance. This company insures at 3 per cent, or at a low premium.