DCHP-1 Online

indemnity

• 1 n. the money received by a member of parliament or of a legislative assembly in return for his services and in compensation for loss of personal income.

  See also: sessional indemnity  

  • 1831  We see that the indemnity bill underwent further discussion, and has received the concurrence of the House. . . .
  • 1871  A rather discreditable discussion took place in the House of Assembly, on the subject of the members' indemnity.
  • 1947  Members of the House of Commons and the Senate are not paid a salary, but rather what they are pleased to call an indemnity.
  • 1965  I imagine that one day we shall see independent commissions recommending on the indemnities of members.

• 2 n. a similar remuneration received by elected municipal officials.

  • 1907  The indemnities payable are not to exceed $2,000 to a mayor, $400 to an alderman, and $100 to a reeve or councilllor.
  • 1964  The new indemnities compare with Esquimalt's $2,400 for the reeve, and $900 for councillors. . . .