duty to defend clause

duty-to-defend clause. Insurance. A liability-insurance provision obligating the insurer to take over the defense of any lawsuit brought by a third party against the insured on a claim that falls within the policy’s coverage. See duty to defend under DUTY(1). [Cases: Insurance 2911. C.J.S. Insurance §§ 1144–1145.]

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