一种
票据,签发的一方无条件承诺向受票方支付特定数额的款项,
支付日期或是事先约定,或是由受票方决定。
A note that represents a promise by a borrower to repay a loan. Promissory
notes are not classed as securities. Failure to pay a
promissory note renders the borrower immediately liable to be sued for payment.
See also: Security