parol

American  

[puh-rohl, par-uhl] / pəˈroʊl, ˈpær əl /

noun

1. something stated or declared.

2. by parol, by word of mouth; orally.

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adjective

1. given by word of mouth; oral; not contained in documents.

   parol evidence.

parol British  

/ ˈpærəl, pəˈrəʊl /

noun

1. (formerly) the pleadings in an action when presented by word of mouth

2. an oral statement; word of mouth (now only in the phrase by parol )

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adjective

1. 1. (of a contract, lease, etc) made orally or in writing but not under seal

   2. expressed or given by word of mouth

      parol evidence

Etymology

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

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Example Sentences

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parol

In the past, war survivors have used things like electricity and water bills—called parol evidence—to corroborate their property claims.

From Slate ● Oct. 4, 2022

Both kinds of sales may be by deed or sealed contract as well as by parol or orally.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Albert Sidney Bolles

"I have given him my parol, that he shall have safe conduct!"

From Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee by John Esten Cooke

Curtis says in this case that—By the common law, a notice to produce a paper, merely enables the party to give parol evidence of its contents, if it be not produced.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal by Robert Green Ingersoll

The submission may be effected sometimes by parol, sometimes by written instrument, sometimes by deed or deed poll.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" by Various

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