assurance

Definition

  • noun: the state of being sure or certain about something
  • noun: the act or action of 'assuring'
  • often plural
  • synonyms: certainty, intrepidity, courage

Examples

  • They lent us the money with the 'assurance' that they would be repaid soon.

  • She gave him every 'assurance' that she would be there when he returned.

  • They sought 'assurances' from the school that their children were safe.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We are agreed. The traffic in drugs will be permitted, but controlled. Don Corleone will give us protection in the east, and there will be peace. I must have strict assurance from Corleone. As time goes by and his position becomes stronger, will he attempt any individual vendetta? (..)
    1972 The Godfather