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promissory

pro·mis·sory

US/ˈpɹɑmɪsɔɹi/ uncommon

adjective

1.

relating to or having the character of a promise

  • “promissory note”

Origin

From Middle English promissorye, from Medieval Latin prōmissōrius. By surface analysis, promise + -ory.

Phrases

  • promissory note

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