as·sur·ance 
/əˈʃurəns/ noun
plural as·sur·anc·es /əˈʃurəns/ noun 1 [noncount] : the state of being sure or certain about something
▪ They lent us the money with the assurance that they would be repaid soon. ▪ He has the assurance of continued support from his boss. — see also quality assurance 2 [noncount] : a strong feeling of confidence about yourself or about being right
▪ He spoke with quiet assurance about his future plans. — see also self-assurance 3 [count] : a strong and definite statement that something will happen or that something is true
▪ She gave him every assurance that she would be there when he returned. — often plural ▪ They sought assurances from the school that their children were safe. — see also life assurance
▪ They lent us the money with the assurance that they would be repaid soon. ▪ He has the assurance of continued support from his boss. — see also quality assurance
▪ He spoke with quiet assurance about his future plans. — see also self-assurance
▪ She gave him every assurance that she would be there when he returned. — often plural ▪ They sought assurances from the school that their children were safe. — see also life assurance
