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Promissory

//ˈpɹɑmɪsɔɹi// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Containing or consisting of a promise. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Stipulating the future actions required of the parties to an insurance policy or other business agreement. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to or having the character of a promise wordnet

Etymology

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

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