Definitions for promissory
ˈprɒm əˌsɔr i, -ˌsoʊr iprom·is·so·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. promissoryadjective

   relating to or having the character of a promise

   "promissory note"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. promissoryadjective

   Containing or consisting of a promise.

2. promissoryadjective

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

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Promissoryadjective

   Containing profession of some benefit to be confered.

   Etymology: promissoris, Lat.

   As the preceptive part enjoins the most exact virtue, so is it most advantageously enforced by the promissory, which is most exquisitely adapted to the same end. Decay of Piety.

   The promissory lyes of great men are known by shouldering, hugging, squeezing, smiling and bowing. Arbuthnot.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. promissory

   A promise is a commitment by someone to do or not do something. As a noun promise means a declaration assuring that one will or will not do something. As a verb it means to commit oneself by a promise to do or give. It can also mean a capacity for good, similar to a value that is to be realized in the near future.In the law of contract, an exchange of promises is usually held to be legally enforceable, according to the Latin maxim pacta sunt servanda.

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1. promissory

   Promissory refers to something that contains, involves, or pertains to a promise or commitment, particularly in a legal context. A promissory note, for example, is a signed document that includes a promise to pay a specified sum of money to another party under agreed terms and conditions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Promissoryadjective

   containing a promise or binding declaration of something to be done or forborne

How to pronounce promissory?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say promissory in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of promissory in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of promissory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of promissory in a Sentence

1. Kay Lyons:

   Yesterday is a canceled check tomorrow is a promissory note today is the only cash you have -- so spend it wisely.

2. Reverend King , Dr. Chavis:

   When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir, it is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note insofar as her citizens of color are concerned.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=promissory
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Promissory
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=promissory
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Promissory
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promissory