{Promissory note} (Law), a written promise to pay to some person named, and at a time specified therein, or on demand, or at sight, a certain sum of money, absolutely and at all events; -- frequently called a {note of hand}. --Kent. Byles. Story. [1913 Webster]
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promissory — prom·is·so·ry / prä mə ˌsōr ē/ adj: containing or conveying a promise or assurance promissory terms Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. promissory … Law dictionary
promissory — 1640s, from M.L. promissorius (late 13c.), from L. promissor a promiser, from promissus, pp. of promittere (see PROMISE (Cf. promise)). Promissory note first recorded 1710 … Etymology dictionary
promissory — [präm′i sôr΄ē] adj. [ML promissorius < L promissor, one who promises] containing a promise … English World dictionary
promissory — /promas(6)riy/ Containing or consisting of a promise; in the nature of a promise; stipulating or engaging for a future act or course of conduct. As to promissory oath promissory representation promissory warranty, see those titles @ promissory… … Black's law dictionary
promissory — adj. Promissory is used with these nouns: ↑note … Collocations dictionary
promissory — a. promising. ♦ promissory note, written promise to pay sum of money; I.O.U … Dictionary of difficult words
promissory — adj. 1 conveying or implying a promise. 2 (often foll. by of) full of promise. Phrases and idioms: promissory note a signed document containing a written promise to pay a stated sum to a specified person or the bearer at a specified date or on… … Useful english dictionary
promissory note — see note Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. promissory note … Law dictionary
promissory estoppel — see estoppel 1 Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. promissory estoppel … Law dictionary
Promissory note — Promissory Prom is*so*ry, a. Containing a promise or binding declaration of something to be done or forborne. [1913 Webster] {Promissory note} (Law), a written promise to pay to some person named, and at a time specified therein, or on demand, or … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
