promissory adjective. ['prɒmɪs(ǝ)ri] LME.
[medieval Latin promissorius, formed as PROMISSOR: see -ORY².]
1. Conveying or implying a promise; of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a promise. LME.
promissory note a signed document containing a written promise to pay a stated sum to a particular person or the bearer at a specified date or on demand. promissory oath: which guarantees a future action.
2. fig. Indicative of something to come; full of promise, promising. M19.

■ promissive [prǝ'mɪsɪv] adjective (now rare) = PROMISSORY 1 E17.

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