promissory

[ prom-uh-sawr-ee, -sohr-ee ]

/ ˈprɒm əˌsɔr i, -ˌsoʊr i /

containing or implying a promise.

of the nature of a promise.

Insurance. of or noting agreements or representations stipulating what is required to take place after the issuance of a policy.

Origin of promissory

From the Medieval Latin word prōmissōrius, dating back to 1640–50. See promise, -tory¹

prom·is·so·ri·ly, adverb non·prom·is·so·ry, adjective

May it be negotiated, as a promissory note or bill of exchange?

Report of the Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, and the Opinions of the Judges Thereof, in the Case of Dred Scott versus John F.A. Sandford |Benjamin C. Howard
Thus these certificates are bought and sold as promissory notes.

The Government Class Book |Andrew W. Young
Until he had obtained possession of the promissory notes there would be no crevice in which to drive any legal wedge.

The City of Numbered Days |Francis Lynde
No promissory notes existed, and consequently there was no 'bill book.'

The 'Fan Kwae' at Canton Before Treaty Days 1825-1844 |William C. Hunter

One of these, the promissory oath, is no longer the foundation of any rights in private law.

The Common Law |Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

promissory

/ (ˈprɒmɪsərɪ) /

containing, relating to, or having the nature of a promise

insurance stipulating how the provisions of an insurance contract will be fulfilled after it has been signed