parol — given or expressed orally; spoken rather than written
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: given or expressed orally; spoken rather than written
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈroʊl/
Korean meaning: 구두의, 말로 전해지는
Korean pronunciation: 퍼-롤 (강세: 롤)
Example Sentences
- The judge refused to consider parol evidence since the written contract was crystal clear.
- My grandmother's parol wisdom was worth more than any textbook I've ever read.
- The students made a parol agreement to never mention the cafeteria food disaster to their parents.
parol
ADJECTIVE//pəˈroʊl//
given or expressed orally; spoken rather than written
Giving spoken testimony in court
Parol proclamations fill the air, with carol songs and bright apparel!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 프랑스어 'parole'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '말, 약속'을 의미했습니다. 더 거슬러 올라가면 라틴어 'parabola'(비유, 이야기)에서 나왔는데, 이것이 영어의 'parable'(비유)과도 연결됩니다. 법률 용어로서 '구두의'라는 의미가 발달했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The judge refused to consider parol evidence since the written contract was crystal clear.”
“My grandmother's parol wisdom was worth more than any textbook I've ever read.”
“The students made a parol agreement to never mention the cafeteria food disaster to their parents.”
“In medieval times, parol traditions were the primary way of preserving historical knowledge.”
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