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parol

Syllabification: (pa·rol)
Pronunciation: /pəˈrōl, ˈparəl/

Definition of parol

adjective

Law
  • given or expressed orally:the parol evidence
  • (of a document) agreed orally, or in writing but not under seal:there was a parol agreement

Phrases

by parol

by oral declaration.

Origin:

late 15th century (as a noun): from Old French parole 'word' (see parole)

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