assurance

Noun

• a British term for some kinds of insurance

• a statement intended to inspire confidence
  • the President's assurances were not respected
    

• 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
    

• 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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  pledge , self-assurance , confidence , self-confidence , authority , sureness