What does PAROL mean?

Heres the answer to your query: Parol 1. Parts of Speech: Noun, adjective
2. Definitions:

• a. (noun) A word of honor given by a prisoner of war, promising not to escape or cause trouble.
• b. (adjective) Relating to spoken rather than written language.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /pəˈroʊl/
• UK: /pəˈrəʊl/

4. Origin and Usage:

• The noun "parol" comes from the French word "parole" which means "word of honor". It was first used in the 1590s to describe a promise given by a prisoner of war. The adjective "parol" is used to describe spoken language, as opposed to written language. It is commonly used in legal contexts to describe agreements or promises made orally, rather than in writing.

5. Synonyms:

• Word of honor
• Promise
• Agreement

6. Related Words:

• Poler
• Opera
• Polar
• Prole
• Loper

7. Example Sentences:

• The prisoner of war gave his parol and was released.
• The parol agreement was not legally binding because it was not in writing.
• They relied on parol evidence to support their case.