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Parol

//ˈpæɹ.əl// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective

1
Word of mouth. not-comparable
2
Verbal, oral, informal. not-comparable
"Parol, or extrinsic evidence should only be used where it may clarify ambiguous terms of a contract."

Noun

1
A word; an oral utterance.
2
An ornamental star-like Christmas lantern from the Philippines.
3
Oral declaration; word of mouth.
4
A writing not under seal.
"Leases , like other conveyances , were good at common law If by deed , by parol"

Etymology

Etymology 1

from Middle French parole, from Latin parabola, from Ancient Greek παραβολή (parabolḗ). Doublet of parable.

Etymology 2

from Middle French parole, from Latin parabola, from Ancient Greek παραβολή (parabolḗ). Doublet of parable.

Etymology 3

From Tagalog parol, from Spanish farol (“lantern”).

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