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adpromission

|ad-pro-mis-sion|

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/ædprəˈmɪʃən/

third-party promise

Etymology
Etymology Information

'adpromission' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adpromissio', where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'promissio' meant 'promise'.

Historical Evolution

'adpromissio' transformed into the medieval Latin word 'adpromission', and eventually became the modern English word 'adpromission'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a promise to support or fulfill', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a third-party promise to fulfill an obligation'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a promise made by a third party to fulfill the obligation of another if the original party fails to do so.

The adpromission was crucial in securing the loan.

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Last updated: 2025/05/12 19:21