'Promissory' definitions:
Definition of 'promissory'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Relating to or having the character of a promise; "promissory note"
Definition of 'Promissory'
From: GCIDE
- 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 at sight, a certain sum of money, absolutely and at all events; -- frequently called a note of hand. --Kent. Byles. Story. [1913 Webster]