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promissory

[ prom-uh-sawr-ee, -sohr-ee ]
/ ˈprɒm əˌsɔr i, -ˌsoʊr i /
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adjective

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.

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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of promissory

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

OTHER WORDS FROM promissory

prom·is·so·ri·ly, adverbnon·prom·is·so·ry, adjective

Words nearby promissory

promise, Promised Land, promisee, promising, promisor, promissory, promissory note, promo, promonarchist, promonocyte, promontory
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British Dictionary definitions for promissory

promissory
/ (ˈprɒmɪsərɪ) /

adjective

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
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