Wordnet 3.0
ADJECTIVE (1)
1.
relating to or having the character of a promise;
- Example: "promissory note"
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Promissory \Prom"is*so*ry\, a.
Containing a promise or binding declaration of something to
be done or forborne.
[1913 Webster]
Promissory note (Law), a written promise to pay to some
person named, and at a time specified therein, or on
demand, or at sight, a certain sum of money, absolutely
and at all events; -- frequently called a note of hand.
--Kent. Byles. Story.
[1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
promissory
adj 1: relating to or having the character of a promise;
"promissory note"