Difference between Indemnification and Damages

Indemnification

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The act or process of indemnifying, preserving, or securing against loss, damage, or penalty; reimbursement of loss, damage, or penalty; the state of being indemnified. That which indemnifies. indemnity

Damages

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To impair the soundness, goodness, or value of; to harm or cause destruction.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The money paid or awarded to a claimant (in England), a pursuer (in Scotland) or a plaintiff (in the US) in a civil action.

Example sentence: Betrayal can be extremely painful, but it's up to you how much that pain damages you permanently.