promissory

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   relating to or having the character of a promise

   promissory note

2. 2
   adj

   Containing or consisting of a promise.

   The debt was recorded in a promissory note.

3. 3
   adj

   Stipulating the future actions required of the parties to an insurance policy or other business agreement.

   The debt was recorded in a promissory note.

From Middle English promissorye, from Medieval Latin prōmissōrius. By surface analysis, promise + -ory.

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