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