A word; an oral utterance. [Obs.]
Oral declaration; word of mouth; also, a writing not under seal. Blackstone.
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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