Promissory

Containing or consisting of a promise; in the nature of a promise; stipulating or engaging for a future act or course of conduct.

— Promissory note. A promise or engagement, in writing, to pay a specified sum at a time therein limited, or on demand, or at sight, to a person therein named, or to his order, or bearer. Byles, Bills, 1, 4; Hall v. Farmer, 5 Denio (N. Y.) 484. A promissory note is a written promise made by one or more to pay another, or order, or bearer, at a specified time, a specific amount of money, or other articles of value. Code Ga. 1882, § 2774. A promissory note is an instrument negotiable in form, whereby the signer promises to pay a specified sum of money. Civ. Co.de Cui. § 3244. An unconditional written promise, signed by the maker, to pay absolutely and at nil evenis a sum certain in money, either to the bearer or tp a person therein designated or his order. Benj. Chaim. Bills & N. art. 271. As to promissory "Oath," "Representation," and "Warranty," see those titles.

Involving a promise. Promissory note: a written promise to a person named or his order, for the payment of money at a specified time, absolutely and at all events.