promissory note

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Martin Luther King Jr. famously talked about the Constitution as a promissory note that reflected the aspirations of this nation, not necessarily who this nation was at a given moment.

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2026

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

Under what the lawsuit says was “immense pressure,” Kwatra signed a statement and a promissory note agreeing to repay the amount.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 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

A promissory note issued by a bank or banking company, payable to bearer on demand. µ In the United States popularly called a bank bill.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah