Prom"is*so*ry (?), a. Containing a
promise or binding declaration of something to be done or
forborne.
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.