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assurance n. [
self-assurance, confidence, self-confidence, authority, sureness] freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; "his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"; "after that failure he lost his confidence"; "she spoke with authority"
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assurance n. [
pledge] a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something; "an assurance of help when needed"; "signed a pledge never to reveal the secret"
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assurance n. a statement intended to inspire confidence; "the President's assurances were not respected"
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assurance n. a British term for some kinds of insurance
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