Meaning of 'parol'

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Meaning of ‘parol’

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parol

A word; an oral utterance. [Obs.]

(Law) Oral declaration; word of mouth; also, a writing not under seal. Blackstone. Given or done by word of mouth; oral; also, given by a writing not under seal; as, parol evidence. Parol arrest (Law), an arrest in pursuance of a verbal order from a magistrate. -- Parol contract (Law), any contract not of record or under seal, whether oral or written; a simple contract. Chitty. Story.

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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