parol

[puh-rohl, par-uh l]Law.

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noun

something stated or declared.
by parol, by word of mouth; orally.

adjective

given by word of mouth; oral; not contained in documents: parol evidence.

Origin of parol

1470–80; earlier parole < Anglo-French, Old French < Vulgar Latin *paraula, syncopated variant of *paravola; Latin parabola parable; cf. parley

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Related Words for parol

orally, speech, parol

Examples from the Web for parol

Historical Examples of parol

The rule was laid down, "by parol the party is not obliged."
The Common Law
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
The mistake may, to a certain extent, be rectified by parol evidence.
The Curiosities and Law of Wills
John Proffatt
The submission may be effected sometimes by parol, sometimes by written instrument, sometimes by deed or deed poll.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4
Various
If, however, a legatee be described by initials of his name only, parol evidence may be given to prove his identity.
The Curiosities and Law of Wills
John Proffatt
In Maryland, the strict rules of construction prevail, and no parol evidence is admitted except as in England.
The Curiosities and Law of Wills
John Proffatt

British Dictionary definitions for parol

parol

noun

(formerly) the pleadings in an action when presented by word of mouth
an oral statement; word of mouth (now only in the phrase by parol)

adjective

1. (of a contract, lease, etc) made orally or in writing but not under seal
2. expressed or given by word of mouthparol evidence

Word Origin for parol

C15: from Old French parole speech; see parole

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Word Origin and History for parol

"oral statement," late 15c., from Anglo-French (14c.), from Old French parole "word, speech, argument" (see parole (n.)).