parol (not comparable)
Word of mouth.
(legal) Verbal, oral, informal.
parol (plural parols)
A word; an oral utterance.
(legal) Oral declaration; word of mouth.
(legal) A writing not under seal.
parol (plural parols)
An ornamental star-like Christmas lantern from the Philippines.
• ROLAP, polar, poral
Source: Wiktionary
Pa*rol", n. Etym: [See Parole, the same word.]
1. A word; an oral utterance. [Obs.]
2. (Law)
Definition: Oral declaration; word of mouth; also, a writing not under seal. Blackstone.
Pa*rol", a.
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 February 2025
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
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