promissory
pronunciation
How to pronounce promissory in British English:
UK ['prɒmɪsərɪ]
How to pronounce promissory in American English:
US ['prɒməˌsoʊrɪ]
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- Adjective:
- relating to or having the character of a promise
Word Origin
- promissory (adj.)
- mid-15c., from Medieval Latin promissorius, from Latin promissus, past participle of promittere (see promise (n.)). Promissory note recorded by 1670s.
Example
- 1. Promissory note signed by a third party .
- 2. They were signing a promissory note to which every american was to fall heir .
- 3. The bond itself is a promissory note that serves as legal evidence of the debt .
- 4. When the migrant workers file a formal complaint , the brokers conveniently show the cla a promissory note that the migrant workers were forced to sign indicating that they have incurred a loan with the brokerage firm .
- 5. Promissory prohibition of business strife agreement is the premise of promissory prohibition of business strife obligation , and the promissory prohibition of business strife agreement is the basis for the demission employees to take on their obligation .