Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Parol"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Parol \Pa*rol"\, n. [See {Parole}, the same word.]
1. A word; an oral utterance. [Obs.]
2. (Law) Oral declaration; word of mouth; also, a writing not
under seal. --Blackstone.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Parol \Pa*rol"\, a.
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.
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