"assurances" in the noun sense
1. assurance, self-assurance, confidence, self-confidence, authority, sureness
freedom from doubt belief in yourself and your abilities
"his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"
"after that failure he lost his confidence"
"she spoke with authority"
2. assurance, pledge
a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
"an assurance of help when needed"
"signed a pledge never to reveal the secret"
3. assurance
a statement intended to inspire confidence
"the President's assurances were not respected"
4. assurance
a British term for some kinds of insurance
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