parol

Pa*rol", n. Etym: [See Parole, the same word.] 1. A word; an oral utterance. [Obs.] 2. (Law) Defn: Oral declaration; word of mouth; also, a writing not under seal. Blackstone. Pa*rol", a. Defn: 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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