Associations to the word «Promissory»

Wiktionary

PROMISSORY, adjective. Containing or consisting of a promise.
PROMISSORY, adjective. (legal) (of a contractual provision) Stipulating the future actions required of the parties to an insurance policy or other business agreement.
PROMISSORY NOTE, noun. (finance) A document saying that someone owes a specific amount of money to someone else, often with the deadline and interest fees.
PROMISSORY NOTES, noun. Plural of promissory note

Dictionary definition

PROMISSORY, adjective. Relating to or having the character of a promise; "promissory note".

Wise words

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