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   Parol (?), n. [See Parole, the same word.]
   
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   1. A word; an oral utterance. [Obs.]
   
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   2. (Law) Oral declaration; word of mouth; also, a writing not under seal.  Blackstone.
   
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   Parol, a. Given or done by word of mouth; oral; also, given by a writing not under seal; as, “parol evidence”.
   
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   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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