Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

promissory note

NOUN
written promise to pay
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The purchase will be funded with $20 million in cash at the deal’s closing and a $100 million promissory note due five years from that time.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The deal will be funded with $20 million in cash and a $100 million promissory note due five years from closing, which will accrue 5% in annual interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Keough’s lawsuit, which was reviewed by The Times, said Naussany Investments presented a deed of trust for Graceland and a standard promissory note to the estate via the Los Angeles County Superior Court in September.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2024

That includes a $1.1 billion promissory note that appears to be connected with liabilities DCG assumed from Genesis after the latter was hit hard by the collapse of Singapore-based crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital.

From Reuters • Jan. 10, 2023

Dishonour of a Bill, the refusal or neglect to accept or pay when due a bill of exchange, or promissory note, or draft on a banker.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "promissory note" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com