What does Promissory mean?
Definitions for Promissory
ˈprɒm əˌsɔr i, -ˌsoʊr iprom·is·so·ry
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Princeton's WordNet
promissoryadjective
relating to or having the character of a promise
"promissory note"
Wiktionary
promissoryadjective
Containing or consisting of a promise.
promissoryadjective
Stipulating the future actions required of the parties to an insurance policy or other business agreement.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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.
Wikipedia
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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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 Dictionary
Promissoryadjective
containing a promise or binding declaration of something to be done or forborne
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Promissory in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Promissory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of Promissory in a Sentence
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.
Yesterday is a canceled check tomorrow is a promissory note today is the only cash you have -- so spend it wisely.
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