promissory

promissory
promissorily, adv.
/prom"euh sawr'ee, -sohr'ee/, adj.
1. containing or implying a promise.
2. of the nature of a promise.
3. Insurance. of or noting agreements or representations stipulating what is required to take place after the issuance of a policy.
[1640-50; < ML promissorius. See PROMISE, -TORY1]

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