Promissory (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or having the character of a promise; "promissory note".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The contract included a promissory clause that ensured timely payment to the contractor.
- She signed a promissory note to secure the loan, knowing it would take her years to repay.
- The promissory language in the advertisement was misleading, leading to a flood of complaints from disgruntled customers.
- His grandmother had left him a promissory bond that would mature in 20 years, providing him with a significant inheritance.
- The company's failure to honor its promissory obligations led to its bankruptcy and subsequent liquidation.