promissory

American  

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

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.

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promissory British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• nonpromissory adjective
• promissorily adverb

Etymology

Origin of promissory

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

Example Sentences

In addition, AT Umbrella, which owns the operating subsidiaries, issued $350 million of promissory notes to the same insiders concurrent with the IPO, effectively another payout to them.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both Gary and his partner in the project, David Gentile, were sued in 2022 by investors who held promissory notes on Qello.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

From Seattle Times