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
b
: the act of conveying real property (see real entry 1 sense 2)
also
: the instrument (see instrument entry 1 sense 5) by which it is conveyed
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The first known use of assurance was in the 14th century
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