promissory

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈpɹɑmɪsɔɹi/
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Adjective

promissory (not comparable)

  1. Containing or consisting of a promise.
  2. (law, of a contractual provision) Stipulating the future actions required of the parties to an insurance policy or other business agreement.

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