parol
[puh-rohl, par-uh l]Law.
- something stated or declared.
- by parol, by word of mouth; orally.
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- given by word of mouth; oral; not contained in documents: parol evidence.
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Origin of parol
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The rule was laid down, "by parol the party is not obliged."
The Common LawOliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
The mistake may, to a certain extent, be rectified by parol evidence.
The Curiosities and Law of WillsJohn Proffatt
The submission may be effected sometimes by parol, sometimes by written instrument, sometimes by deed or deed poll.
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 WillsJohn Proffatt
In Maryland, the strict rules of construction prevail, and no parol evidence is admitted except as in England.
The Curiosities and Law of WillsJohn Proffatt
parol
- (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)
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- (of a contract, lease, etc) made orally or in writing but not under seal
- expressed or given by word of mouthparol evidence
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Word Origin
C15: from Old French parole speech; see parole
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Word Origin and History for parol
n.
"oral statement," late 15c., from Anglo-French (14c.), from Old French parole "word, speech, argument" (see parole (n.)).
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