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