Dictionary definition · assurance
noun
- freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities"his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"
- a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something"an assurance of help when needed"
- a statement intended to inspire confidence"the President's assurances were not respected"
- a British term for some kinds of insurance
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).