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assurance

as·su·rance

UK/əˈʃɔːɹəns/ US/əˈʃʊəɹəns/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

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”
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2.

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”
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3.

a statement intended to inspire confidence

  • “the President”
4.

a British term for some kinds of insurance

Origin

From Middle English assuraunce, from Old French asseürance, from asseürer; as if assure + -ance.

Phrases

  • blessed assurance
  • decreasing term assurance
  • endowment assurance
  • increasing term assurance
  • information assurance
  • level term assurance
  • life assurance
  • quality assurance

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