promissory
Containing or consisting of a promiseContaining or consisting of a promise.
US/ˈpɹɑmɪsɔɹi/
» He has fines and promissory notes coming at him.
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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.
Examples
3 sentencesHe has fines and promissory notes coming at him.
I'm using a promissory note to pay a bill.
ruЯ использую долговую расписку для оплаты счёта. — Ivanovb
Tom redeemed your promissory note.
Origin
From Middle English promissorye, from Medieval Latin prōmissōrius. By surface analysis, prFrom Middle English promissorye, from Medieval Latin prōmissōrius. By surface analysis, promise + -ory.
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Word family
4 related wordsRelatedpromise