parol

[ puh-rohl, par-uhl ]

/ pəˈroʊl, ˈpær əl /

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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.

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Origin of parol

First recorded in 1470–80; earlier parole, Anglo-French, Old French, from unattested Vulgar Latin paraula, syncopated variant of unattested paravola, from Latin parabola parable; cf. parley

Words nearby parol

parodos, parody, paroecious, paroicous, parokheth, parol, parole, parolee, paronomasia, paronychia, paronym

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How to use parol in a sentence

Both kinds of sales may be by deed or sealed contract as well as by parol or orally.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
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
At common law a lease for a term of years (other than a lease by a corporation) might be made by parol.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 2|Various

The moment it gets into a letter, that moment the parol statement ends.
The Trial of Charles Random de Berenger, Sir Thomas Cochrane,|William Brodie Gurney

British Dictionary definitions for parol

parol

/ (ˈpærəl, pəˈrəʊl) law /

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

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

Word Origin for parol

C15: from Old French parole speech; see parole

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