Paroles
/ˈpærəlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Oral statements or promises, especially those made outside of a written contract, used in evidence to interpret or supplement the terms of the contract.
The court admitted the paroles to clarify the intent of the parties beyond the contract's text.
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- parole
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish paroles (oral statements) from written contracts; paroles often invoke the parol evidence rule limiting their use to interpret, not contradict, written agreements.
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