assurance

B2
Pronunciation
/əˈʃɔːɹəns/
/əˈʃɝəns/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of assuring; a declaration tending to inspire full confidence; that which is designed to give confidence.

2 Definition

The state of being assured; firm persuasion; full confidence or trust; freedom from doubt; certainty.

3 Definition

Firmness of mind; undoubting, steadiness; intrepidity; courage; confidence; self-reliance.

4 Definition

Excess of boldness; impudence; audacity

Example Sentences
  • his assurance is intolerable
5 Definition

Betrothal; affiance.

6 Definition

Insurance; a contract for the payment of a sum on occasion of a certain event, as loss or death. Recently, assurance has been used, in England, in relation to life contingencies, and insurance in relation to other contingencies. It is called temporary assurance, in the time within which the contingent event must happen is limited.

7 Definition

Any written or other legal evidence of the conveyance of property; a conveyance; a deed.

8 Definition

Subjective certainty of one's salvation.