1. containing or having the nature of a promise
Usage: often used in legal contexts

Examples

• He signed a promissory note agreeing to repay the loan within six months.
• The contract contained several promissory clauses about future deliveries.
• Banks require promissory notes as legal evidence of debt.
• The promissory language in the agreement was carefully reviewed by lawyers.
• She gave him a promissory statement that she would complete the project on time.
• The promissory nature of his words gave her confidence in the deal.