assurance#1 (n)
pledge (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
examples an assurance of help when needed
signed a pledge never to reveal the secret
Outgoing links
Hypernym commitment, dedication
Derivationally related form pledge → pledge; pledge → pledge
Derivationally related form assurance → assure
Hyponym guarantee, warrant, warrantee, warranty; guarantee; plight, troth; vow
Incoming links
Hyponym commitment, dedication
Hypernym guarantee, warrant, warrantee, warranty; guarantee; plight, troth; vow
Derivationally related form assure → assurance
Derivationally related form pledge → pledge; pledge → pledge

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