promissory note

noun

Synonyms of promissory notenext
: a written promise to pay at a fixed or determinable future time a sum of money to a specified individual or bearer

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According to court records, Uhls used fake promissory notes that guaranteed investors around 10% returns for their money on real estate and construction deals. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 Regency banknotes were essentially promissory notes underwritten by a specific bank. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026 Prosecutors said Niembro and Ramirez then caused the bank to accept a loan portfolio from Nodus Finance to pay down debt stemming from the 47 promissory notes. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026 The transaction was funded with $20 million in cash at closing and a $100 million promissory note due five years from closing, accruing interest at 5% annually. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for promissory note

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First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of promissory note was in 1710

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