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adjective · noun

insured

adj. · n.
US /ˌɪnˈʃʊɹd/ UK /ɪnʃˈɔːd/ in·sured UK spelling insureds

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate Law

    adj.covered by an insurance policy so that money is paid if something goes wrong.

    adj.covered by an insurance policy; protected against financial loss or damage by a contract.

    Simple

    The insured vehicle was repaired quickly after the accident.

    In context

    The company refused to pay for the repairs because the driver was not an insured person under the specific terms of the policy.

  2. 02 C1 Advanced FormalTechnical Law

    n.the person or company that is protected by an insurance policy.

    n.the party whose interests are protected by an insurance contract; the policyholder.

    Simple

    The insured must notify the company immediately if a theft occurs.

    In context

    Under the terms of the agreement, the insured is required to take all reasonable precautions to prevent further damage to the property.

    policyholderbeneficiary

Nearly one-sixth of people enrolled in Medicare Advantage, the private version of Medicare, are insured by a Medicare Advantage plan owned by a hospital .

The Conversation· 18 Aug 2026

Outside of the trials, they can't be insured, and thus can only legally be ridden on private land, with the owner's permission.

BBC News· 22 Jul 2026
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