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 c chiefly 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