Dictionary entry

Parol (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.