n.
Pronunciation: ə - ' shu ̇ r- ə n(t)s
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 : the act or action of assuring: as a : PLEDGE , GUARANTEE b : the act of conveying real property also : the instrument by which it is conveyed c chiefly British : INSURANCE
2 : the state of being assured: as a : SECURITY b : a being certain in the mind <the puritan's assurance of salvation> c : confidence of mind or manner : easy freedom from self-doubt or uncertainty also : excessive self-confidence : BRASHNESS , PRESUMPTION
3 : something that inspires or tends to inspire confidence <gave repeated assurance s of goodwill>
synonyms see CONFIDENCE