Promissory
(adjective)
Relating to or serving as a promise or a commitment to do or pay something.
Origin:
From the latin word promissÅrius, meaning 'relating to a promise'.
Examples:
- The promissory note was a legally binding document that obligated the borrower to repay the loan.
- The promissory letter was a commitment by the company to invest in the project.
- The promissory oath was a pledge by the doctor to uphold the ethical standards of the profession.
- The promissory agreement was a binding contract between the parties.
- The promissory signature was a symbol of the individual's commitment to honor the debt.