Definition of assurance

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- Assurance n
- Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; "his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"; "after that failure he lost his confidence"; "she spoke with authority" [syn: {self-assurance}, {confidence}, {self-confidence}, {authority}, {sureness}]
- A binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something; "an assurance of help when needed"; "signed a pledge never to reveal the secret" [syn: {pledge}]
- A statement intended to inspire confidence; "the President's assurances were not respected"
- A British term for some kinds of insurance