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DictionarypromissoryConveying a promise
adjective

promissory

PRAH-mih-sor-ee/prˈɑmʌsˌɔri/

Containing or expressing a promise.

She signs a promissory note beside some coins and a calendar.

A hand signs a simple promissory note beside coins and a calendar; exact minimal title 'PROMISE TO PAY', no other legible text.
Etymology
proLatinbeforehand
+missLatinsend, release
+oryLatinrelating to

The elements meaning 'beforehand' and 'send' combined in a verb that meant both 'send forth' and 'assure beforehand.' Promissory describes something containing that advance assurance, especially a commitment to pay or perform.

In context

Cleave to Antiquity155:39
Right? Cuz decree makes it sound like a legal thing. The word in Greek is actually a word for a promissory note. It's a note of debt. Right? And so Christ tears up the debt.
Ultimate Refutation Of PSA | Fr Stephen De Young | Warren McGrew

More examples

  • The promissory note requires me to repay $500 next month.
  • The agreement uses promissory language to commit both sides to repairs.
  • His letter is promissory, offering financial support for the coming year.

Forms

promissory

promise noun — A statement committing to a future action.