written promise
Ink-bound sworn word
A written promise is a commitment or assurance set down in words, typically on paper or in digital form.
Unlike verbal agreements, written promises create a tangible record that can be referenced later, making them more binding in both legal and personal contexts.
She gave him a written promise to repay the loan by December.
In legal settings, certain written promises—such as promissory notes or contracts—carry enforceable obligations.
- pledgeBinding promise given
- IOUWritten debt acknowledgment
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- legal documentFormally binding written record
- letter of intentPreliminary agreement expressing commitment
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- promisesvow, pact, assurance, guarantee, sworn oath
- oathsoath taking, swearing in, oath ceremony, sworn oath, oath of honor
- engagement termsengagement, betrothal, wedding vow, ring, proposal
written promiseverbal agreement
Spoken mutual commitment
handshake deal · gentleman's agreement · spoken word · verbal commitment · oral contract
written promisebroken promise
Commitment not honored
betrayal · breach of contract · empty promise · false promise · broken word
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