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parol

[ puh-rohl, par-uhl ]

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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.

parol

/ pəˈrəʊl; ˈpærəl /

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 mouth
  parol evidence

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Word History and Origins

Origin of parol¹

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; parley

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Word History and Origins

Origin of parol¹

C15: from Old French parole speech; see parole

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Example Sentences

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

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If, however, a legatee be described by initials of his name only, parol evidence may be given to prove his identity.

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In Maryland, the strict rules of construction prevail, and no parol evidence is admitted except as in England.

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At common law a lease for a term of years (other than a lease by a corporation) might be made by parol.

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The moment it gets into a letter, that moment the parol statement ends.

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