pa·rol (p -r l , p rl) Law n. Oral as opposed to written communication: a conveyance of land by parol. adj. Expressed or evidenced by an oral statement as opposed to a written document. [Middle English parole, from Anglo-Norman, from Vulgar Latin *paraula; see parole.] |
parol [ˈpærəl pəˈrəʊl] Law
n
1. (Law) (formerly) the pleadings in an action when presented by word of mouth
2. (Law) an oral statement; word of mouth (now only in the phrase by parol)
adj
(Law)
a. (of a contract, lease, etc.) made orally or in writing but not under seal
b. expressed or given by word of mouth parol evidence
[from Old French parole speech; see parole]
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