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 submission may be effected sometimes by parol, sometimes by written instrument, sometimes by deed or deed poll.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" by Various

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 Young, Andrew W.

Both kinds of sales may be by deed or sealed contract as well as by parol or orally.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney

Here he read from the Ohio Reports, to show that a parol claim, without any written color of title, was sufficient to make the claim.

From Bart Ridgeley A Story of Northern Ohio by Riddle, A. G.