(~s)
1.
If you give someone an ~ that something is true or will happen, you say that it is definitely true or will definitely happen, in order to make them feel less worried.
He would like an ~ that other forces will not move into the territory that his forces vacate...
He will have been pleased by Marshal Yazov’s ~ of the armed forces’ loyalty.
= guarantee
N-VAR: oft N that, N of n
2.
If you do something with ~, you do it with a feeling of confidence and certainty.
Masur led the orchestra with ~...
The EU is now acquiring greater ~ and authority.
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3.
Assurance is insurance that provides cover in the event of death. (BRIT)
...endowment ~.
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see also life ~