assurance

/əˈʃʊrəns/
noun
  1. A promise or statement that something is true or will happen, made to remove doubt.
    • Despite his assurances, I still felt nervous about the test.
    • The company offered a written assurance of a full refund if we were not satisfied.
    • She gave me her assurance that the package would arrive on time.
  2. Confidence in one's own abilities or in the truth of something; self-confidence.
    • He spoke with such assurance that everyone believed him.
    • Her quiet assurance made her a natural leader.
    • With practice, his assurance on stage grew stronger.
  3. A type of insurance that pays a fixed amount on a specific event, especially death (life assurance).
    • Assurance policies often provide a lump sum payment to beneficiaries.
    • My parents took out a life assurance policy to protect our family.
    • He pays a monthly premium for his assurance plan.
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