assurance

noun

as·sur·ance | \ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s

Definition of assurance

1 : the state of being assured: such as

a : a being certain in the mind the puritan's assurance of salvation

b : confidence of mind or manner : easy freedom from self-doubt or uncertainty spoke with assurance about his future plans also : excessive self-confidence : brashness, presumption

c : security

2 : something that inspires or tends to inspire confidence gave repeated assurances of goodwill

3 : the act or action of assuring someone or something: such as

a : pledge, guarantee You have my solemn assurance that it is true.

b : the act of conveying real property (see real entry 1 sense 2) also : the instrument (see instrument entry 1 sense 4) by which it is conveyed

c chiefly British : insurance

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confidence, assurance, self-possession, aplomb mean a state of mind or a manner marked by easy coolness and freedom from uncertainty, diffidence, or embarrassment. confidence stresses faith in oneself and one's powers without any suggestion of conceit or arrogance. the confidence that comes from long experience assurance carries a stronger implication of certainty and may suggest arrogance or lack of objectivity in assessing one's own powers. handled the cross-examination with complete assurance self-possession implies an ease or coolness under stress that reflects perfect self-control and command of one's powers. answered the insolent question with complete self-possession aplomb implies a manifest self-possession in trying or challenging situations. handled the reporters with great aplomb

Examples of assurance in a Sentence

They lent us the money with the assurance that they would be repaid soon. He has the assurance of continued support from his boss. He spoke with quiet assurance about his future plans. She gave him every assurance that she would be there when he returned.

Recent Examples on the Web

What assurances did Millas have that the Alis would follow a court order? — Andrea Simakis, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Clinic, parents clash over girl's brain tumor treatment; court to decide," 13 May 2018 Feinstein said she wasn’t persuaded by McConnell’s assurances and did not know how a proposal to protect the more than 700,000 younger immigrants would fare in the House. — Alan Fram, The Seattle Times, "End to government shutdown in sight as Dems halt filibuster," 22 Jan. 2018 The candidate has also floated the idea of an amnesty for those involved in the drug business — a plan that sparked instant controversy, and was followed by assurances from his aides that it would be limited to farmers growing drug crops. — Joshua Partlow And David Agren, chicagotribune.com, "Mexico's presidential front-runner doesn't want to escalate the drug war," 30 June 2018 The candidate has also floated the idea of an amnesty for those involved in the drug business — a plan that sparked instant controversy, and was followed by assurances from his aides that it would be limited to farmers growing drug crops. — Joshua Partlow, BostonGlobe.com, "Mexico set to elect leftist president for first time in decades," 30 June 2018 North Korea is unlikely to take further actions to halt and roll back its nuclear weapons program without security assurances from the United States. — Kelsey Davenport, Time, "This Is What Trump Needs to Do to Make North Korea Get Rid of Their Nukes," 13 June 2018 Sandy Pandya -- the Brian Chater Industry Award The longest, funniest and most heart-warming speech of the night was courtesy of Pandya who came to Canada from Kenya with assurance from her mom that Canada gave people stuff for free. — Karen Bliss, Billboard, "Canada's CIMA Awards Honor eOne Music's Chris Taylor, Pandyamonium's Sandy Pandya & More," 12 June 2018 Despite assurances from the august Wauwatosa Historical Society that its home is in order, officials appear to be nervous and a meeting of the membership has been called to put these rumors of spooks and intrigue to rest — or will they? — Bob Dohr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "What's happening in West Now area: Murder-mystery, Winter Wonderland and family skate," 12 Feb. 2018 Voting centers across Venezuela appeared largely empty for the election despite assurances from government officials that millions had turned out to vote by midmorning. — Scott Smith And Joshua Goodman, USA TODAY, "Maduro declared winner in disputed Venezuela election," 21 May 2018

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