parol

adjective

1. Word-of-mouth.

2. (law) Verbal, oral, informal.

- Parol, or extrinsic evidence should only be used where it may clarify ambiguous terms of a contract.

noun

1. A word; an oral utterance.

2. (law) Oral declaration; word of mouth.

3. (law) A writing not under seal.

4. An ornamental star-like Christmas lantern from the Philippines.