Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parol
noun
/pəˈroʊl/
Definition
Parol refers to spoken or oral communication, often in a legal context, to indicate something that is not written down.
Examples
- The parol evidence rule restricts the use of oral statements to modify written agreements.
- They made a parol agreement to settle the dispute before going to court.
- In some legal settings, parol evidence can be crucial in interpreting the parties’ intentions.
Meaning
The term parol is commonly used in law to describe agreements made verbally and not documented in a written format. It highlights the importance of spoken words in certain contractual situations.
Synonyms
- Oral contract
- Verbal agreement
- Spoken word
