PROMISSORY


Meaning of PROMISSORY in English

[ 'prɒmɪs(ə)ri ]

■ adjective

1》 chiefly Law conveying or implying a promise.

2》 archaic full of promise.

Origin

ME: from med. L. promissorius , from promiss- , promittere (see promise ).

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