parol
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In the past, war survivors have used things like electricity and water bills—called parol evidence—to corroborate their property claims.
From Slate ● Oct. 4, 2022
The mutual understanding of the parties to a verbal contract may be proved by parol evidence.
From The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. by Andrew W. Young
The rule was laid down, "by parol the party is not obliged."
From The Common Law by Oliver Wendell Holmes
What effect has parol evidence upon written contracts?
From The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. by Andrew W. Young
In short, there are no official records; there is no testimony in the case but parol.
From The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel Webster With an Essay on Daniel Webster as a Master of English Style by Daniel Webster
