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Promissory Note

A written promise by one party to pay a specified sum of money to another party at a definite time or on demand.

Encyclopedia entry: Promissory Note

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promissory note

Promissory note is an unconditional promise to pay a fixed sum of money to a named party or the holder of the note , or to deposit that money as such person's direct.  A promissory note must be in writing and signed by the maker of the promise.

[Last reviewed in March of 2026 by the Wex Definitions Team
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