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promissory.

Containing or consisting of a promise.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈpɹɑmɪsɔɹi/General-American
  1. Containing or consisting of a promise.

    not-comparable
  2. Stipulating the future actions required of the parties to an insurance policy or other business agreement.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English promissorye, from Medieval Latin prōmissōrius. By surface analysis, promise + -ory.

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