adjective · rare

promissory

Containing or consisting of a promiseContaining or consisting of a promise.

US/ˈpɹɑmɪsɔɹi/

» He has fines and promissory notes coming at him.

Meaning

2 senses

(not comparable)Containing or consisting of a promise.
relating to or having the character of a promise
(not comparable)Stipulating the future actions required of the parties to an insurance policy or other business agreement.

3 sentences

He has fines and promissory notes coming at him.
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I'm using a promissory note to pay a bill.
ruЯ использую долговую расписку для оплаты счёта.
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Tom redeemed your promissory note.
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From Middle English promissorye, from Medieval Latin prōmissōrius. By surface analysis, pr

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

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