Main Entry:

as·sur·ance

Pronunciation:

\ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s\

Function:

noun

Date:

14th century

1: the act or action of assuring: as a: pledge, guarantee b: the act of conveying real property ; also : the instrument by which it is conveyed cchiefly British : insurance 2: the state of being assured: as a: security b: a being certain in the mind <the puritan's assurance of salvation> c: confidence of mind or manner : easy freedom from self-doubt or uncertainty ; also : excessive self-confidence : brashness, presumption 3: something that inspires or tends to inspire confidence <gave repeated assurances of goodwill>

synonyms see confidence