promissory note

Noun
Synonyms: notenote of hand

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a promise to pay a specified amount on demand or at a certain time“I had to co-sign his note at the bank”Synonyms: notenote of hand
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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]

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