Parol

//ˈpæɹ.əl// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A word; an oral utterance.
  2. 2
    An ornamental star-like Christmas lantern from the Philippines.
  3. 3
    Oral declaration; word of mouth.
  4. 4
    A writing not under seal.

    "Leases , like other conveyances , were good at common law If by deed , by parol"

Adjective
  1. 1
    Word of mouth. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Verbal, oral, informal. not-comparable

    "Parol, or extrinsic evidence should only be used where it may clarify ambiguous terms of a contract."

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"Parol, or extrinsic evidence should only be used where it may clarify ambiguous terms of a contract."

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

Related phrases

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