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promissory Definition

prom·is·sory (präm′i sôr′ē)

adjective

containing a promise

Etymology: ML promissorius < L promissor, one who promises

promissory Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • estoppel: In the even newer model, tricky points of law, interpretation of contracts, promissory estoppel were pinged at the odd QS adjudicator.
  • note: In lieu of cash, Quantum Holding pay for the shares with a one-year promissory note.
promissory Quotes

British music is in a state of perpetual promise. It might almost be said to be one long promissory note.

—Beecham, SirThomas

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† America has defaulted on this promissory note insofar as her citizens of color are concerned.

—King, Martin LutherJr