Definition of assurance

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as·sur·ance

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NOUN:

The act of assuring.
A statement or indication that inspires confidence; a guarantee or pledge: gave her assurance that the plan would succeed.
Freedom from doubt; certainty: set sail in the assurance of favorable winds. See Synonyms at certainty.
Self-confidence. See Synonyms at confidence.
Excessive self-confidence; presumption.
Chiefly British Insurance, especially life insurance.

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