Definitions for parol

parol pa·rol

Spelling: [puh-rohl, par-uh l]
IPA: /pəˈroʊl, ˈpær əl/

Parol is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 64 anagrams from letters in parol (alopr).

Definitions for parol

noun

  1. something stated or declared.
  2. by parol, by word of mouth; orally.

adjective

  1. given by word of mouth; oral; not contained in documents:

Origin of parol

1470-80; earlier parole Anglo-French, Old French Vulgar Latin *paraula, syncopated variant of *paravola; Latin parabola parable; cf. parley<

Examples for parol

If, however, a legatee be described by initials of his name only, parol evidence may be given to prove his identity.

The mistake may, to a certain extent, be rectified by parol evidence.

The mutual understanding of the parties to a verbal contract may be proved by parol evidence.

But we shall here consider chiefly that common class of contracts called simple contracts, or contracts by parol.

parol contemporaneous evidence will show that General MacArthur told them, substantially, that they were “riding for a fall.”

Simple, or parol contracts, are those not embraced in the three previous classifications which constitute the formal contracts.

The rule was laid down, "by parol the party is not obliged."

The submission may be effected sometimes by parol, sometimes by written instrument, sometimes by deed or deed poll.

Both kinds of sales may be by deed or sealed contract as well as by parol or orally.

In Maryland, the strict rules of construction prevail, and no parol evidence is admitted except as in England.

Word Value for parol
Scrable

7

Words with friends

9

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