promissory

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

adjective

1. containing or implying a promise.

2. of the nature of a promise.

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

promissory

/ ˈprɒmɪsərɪ /

adjective

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

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

Other Word Forms

• promissorily adverb
• nonpromissory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of promissory¹

From the Medieval Latin word prōmissōrius, dating back to 1640–50. See promise, -tory ¹

Example Sentences

Ali sued the publication in June 2022 for defamation and promissory fraud and asked for a trial, along with general damages, special damages, punitive damages and the cost of the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times

Baldoni’s lawsuit, first reported by Variety, was filed Tuesday against the New York Times for libel, false light invasion of privacy, promissory fraud and breach of implied-in-fact contract.

From Los Angeles Times

In the first three months of the year, Trump Media had a net loss of $327.6 million, with $311 million of it resulting from “noncash expenses arising from the conversion of promissory notes.”

From New York Times

People taking the U.S. government-coordinated flights must sign a promissory bill agreeing to reimburse the government.

From Seattle Times

He’s there only to sign a new promissory note with her employer borrowing more money against her labor, which is sex work.

From New York Times