Parol arrest

Parol arrest
Parol Pa*rol", a. Given or done by word of mouth; oral; also, given by a writing not under seal; as, parol evidence. [1913 Webster]

{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. [1913 Webster]


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  • Parol — Pa*rol , a. Given or done by word of mouth; oral; also, given by a writing not under seal; as, parol evidence. [1913 Webster] {Parol arrest} (Law), an arrest in pursuance of a verbal order from a magistrate. {Parol contract} (Law), any contract… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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