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as·sur·ance (ə s̸ho̵or′əns)
noun
- the act of assuring
- the state of being assured; sureness; confidence; certainty
- something said or done to inspire confidence, as a promise, positive statement, etc.; guarantee
- belief in one's own abilities; self-confidence
- impudent forwardness; presumption
- Chiefly Brit. insurance, esp. life insurance
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