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In my stunted career as a scholar, I'd read promissory notes, papal bulls and guidelines for Inquisitorial interrogation. Dante, too. Boccaccio... But after 1400? Nihil.
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Meaning of "promissory" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PROMISSORY

promissory  [ˈprɒmɪsərɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PROMISSORY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Promissory is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PROMISSORY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Promise

A promise is a commitment by someone to do or not do something. As a noun promise means a declaration assuring that one will or will not do something. As a verb it means to commit oneself by a promise to do or give. It can also mean a capacity for good, similar to a value that is to be realized in the near future. In the law of contract, an exchange of promises is usually held to be legally enforceable, according to the Latin maxim pacta sunt servanda.

Definition of promissory in the English dictionary

The definition of promissory in the dictionary is containing, relating to, or having the nature of a promise. Other definition of promissory is stipulating how the provisions of an insurance contract will be fulfilled after it has been signed.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PROMISSORY


anniversary
ˌænɪˈvɜːsərɪ
commissary
ˈkɒmɪsərɪ
decisory
dɪˈsaɪsərɪ
derisory
dɪˈraɪsərɪ
dimissory
dɪˈmɪsərɪ
dismissory
dɪsˈmɪsərɪ
embracery
ɪmˈbreɪsərɪ
emissary
ˈɛmɪsərɪ
fideicommissary
ˌfɪdɪaɪˈkɒmɪsərɪ
grocery
ˈɡrəʊsərɪ
irrisory
ɪˈraɪsərɪ
janissary
ˈdʒænɪsərɪ
necessary
ˈnɛsɪsərɪ
persuasory
pəˈsweɪsərɪ
remissory
rɪˈmɪsərɪ
rescissory
rɪˈsɪsərɪ
rotisserie
rəʊˈtɪsərɪ
spicery
ˈspaɪsərɪ
tracery
ˈtreɪsərɪ
unnecessary
ʌnˈnɛsɪsərɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PROMISSORY

prominently
prominentness
promiscuity
promiscuous
promiscuously
promiscuousness
promise
promised
Promised Land
promisee
promiseful
promiseless
promiser
promising
promisingly
promisor
promissive
promissor
promissorily
promissory note

WORDS THAT END LIKE PROMISSORY

advisory
compulsory
conclusory
cursory
delusory
dispossessory
extrasensory
illusory
intercessory
multisensory
neurosensory
possessory
precursory
provisory
responsory
sensory
somatosensory
suasory
supervisory
suspensory

Synonyms and antonyms of promissory in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «promissory» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PROMISSORY

Find out the translation of promissory to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of promissory from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «promissory» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

本票
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

promisoria
570 millions of speakers

English

promissory
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वचन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الإذنية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

долговое
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

promissória
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অঙ্গীকারপূর্ণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ordre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Promissory
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schuld
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

約束の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

약속
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Promissory
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tuyên thệ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உறுதியளிப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वचनपत्र
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

emre yazılı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cambiale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

in blanco
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

боргове
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

la ordin
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γραμμάτια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

belofte
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

reverser
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gjeldsbrev
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of promissory

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PROMISSORY»

The term «promissory» is regularly used and occupies the 61.801 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PROMISSORY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about promissory

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3 QUOTES WITH «PROMISSORY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word promissory.
1
Hal Borland
Summer is a promissory note signed in June, its long days spent and gone before you know it, and due to be repaid next January.
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Cathleen Schine
In my stunted career as a scholar, I'd read promissory notes, papal bulls and guidelines for Inquisitorial interrogation. Dante, too. Boccaccio... But after 1400? Nihil.
3
Hank Stram
Yesterday is a cancelled check. Today is cash on the line. Tomorrow is a promissory note.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PROMISSORY»

Discover the use of promissory in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to promissory and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Commentaries on the Law of Promissory Notes and Guaranties ...
promise implied bylaw, founded upon an acknowledged indebtment, will not be sutficient. Hence, it has been held, that the mere acknowledgment of a debt, Without a promise to pay, is not a good Promissory Note.1 Thus, where A. wrote on a ...
‎1845
2
A Pocket Dictionary of the Law of Bills of Exchange, ...
Maxwell, John Irwing.
John Irving Maxwell, 1808
3
Unhealthy Pharmaceutical Regulation: Innovation, Politics ...
This is the first book to investigate how effectively American and supranational EU governments have regulated innovative pharmaceuticals regarding public health during the neo-liberal era of the last 30 years.
Courtney Davis, John Abraham, 2013
4
A Treatise on the Law of Bills of Exchange, Promissory ...
William Glen. distance ; he to the next indorser ; — and he, again, to the drawer in the same manner. In England,8 and in this country,11 the rule in Great Britain. ' Sav. torn. 1. liv. 3. ch. 6.— Poth. n. 153. «9. and 10. William III.— 3. & 4. Anne. h ...
William Glen, 1824
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Contracts: Examples & Explanations
The opposing view is that promissory estoppel does not result in enforcement of the promise as a contract but is an alternative and independent basis for enforcing the promises—a separate theory of obligation, based not on bargain but on ...
Brian A. Blum, 2007
6
Promissory notes on the treasury of merits: indulgences in ...
Promissary Notes on the Treasury of Merits offers an important selection of work on a neglected topic of medieval European religious history.
Robert Norman Swanson, 2006
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Promissory Payback
Raves for Protector: “A great novel and a fabulous mystery.” – Mysterious Reviews “A unique, entertaining, emotionally powerful, deftly crafted, highly recommended work.” – Midwest Book Review And for Redemption: “I took my ...
Laurel Dewey, 2014
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A Practical Treatise on Bills of Exchange, Checks on ...
Of Prm when a note is payable, that there is no "difl'erence between bills and promissory notes; and that the latter, when payable at a stated time, are also entitled to three days of grace when payable to bearer or order(b). 1:. Fancourt, where ...
Joseph Chitty, John Walter Hulme, 1842
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Regulation: Usiness Law & Professional Responsibiltiy / ...
Industrial Factors, Inc., discounted a $4,000 promissory note, payable in two years, for $3, 000. It paid SI, 000 initially and promised to pay the balance ( $2,000) within 30 days. Industrial paid the balance within the 30 days, but before doing so ...
Joseph R. Lanciano, Michael F. Farrell, Arthur E. Reed, 2007
10
Chalmers and Guest on Bills of Exchange, Cheques and ...
The new edition of this text will keep readers up to date with the latest developments in the law relating to banking practice and negotiable instruments.
Anthony Gordon Guest, Sir Mackenzie Dalzell Edwin Stewart Chalmers, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PROMISSORY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term promissory is used in the context of the following news items.
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Advisor Awarded $150K in Clawback-Discrimination Arbitration
Stifel pursued advisor Penney Sick for a clawback, asking an arbitration panel for nearly $260,000 in damages for breach of a promissory note. «On Wall Street, Jul 15»
2
Ugly Allegations Against Katy Perry Real Estate Opponent
“The balance of the $10 million purchase price was reflected in her $9.9 million, non-recourse promissory note that did not require her to pay ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
3
Moody's assigns Aa1 to the City of Eau Claire, WI's $16.5M GO Prom …
Moody's Investors Service has assigned a Aa1 rating to the City of Eau Claire, WI's $4.6 million General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series ... «Moodys.com, Jul 15»
4
Provident Financial Holdings Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal …
As of June 30, 2015, the outstanding balance of restructured loans that have not returned to their original promissory note terms was $6.6 ... «CNNMoney, Jul 15»
5
Creative Realities $1.00 million Fundraising. John Walpuck …
The reason for the financing was: Convertible Promissory Note and Warrants to purchase 1,515,152 shares of common stock at a per share ... «OctaFinance.com, Jul 15»
6
Buhari's US Visit - a SWOT Analysis
Apart from the promissory notes of billions of dollars worth of investment promised the 50 or so African Presidents and Prime Ministers at the ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
7
Form 8-K AMERICAN POWER GROUP For: Jul 21
... purchased a Subordinated Contingent Convertible Promissory Note in the principal amount $1,500,000 (the “Note”) from the Company. «StreetInsider.com, Jul 15»
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Form 8-K AMYRIS, INC. For: Jul 24
In October 2013, the Company sold convertible promissory notes ("Tranche I Notes") to Maxwell (Mauritius) Pte Ltd, an affiliate of Temasek ... «StreetInsider.com, Jul 15»
9
Group Shop Owner Reaches Plea Deal
... vendors in full on their final month. The other half were paid half of what they were owed and given a 90-day promissory note for the balance. «Maine Antique Digest, Jul 15»
10
Midwest Buys FM Translator For WHBL-A/Sheboygan, WI
... KRKY-F (RADIO NUEVA VIDA)/FORT COLLINS, CO and the cancellation of a promissory note for $100,000 held by MICHAEL's MOUNTAIN ... «All Access Music Group, Jul 15»

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