adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

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

Example

More examples

"Tom redeemed your promissory note."

Etymology

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

Related phrases

promissory note

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