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