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JadziaDax · 08-18-2003, 02:26 AM

The Word of the Day for August 18 is:

parol • \PAIR-ul\ • (noun) oral communication

A little more information about today’s word:
Since the 18th century, "parol" has been pretty much confined to oral contracts and the realm of law. No longer is anyone likely to refer to the "sweet parols of his paramour," as in one 16th-century work. "Parol" brings to mind that other legal word, "parole." Both words lack any connection with law in their original form. They come from Latin "parabola," which means "parable" or "speech." The Latin, in turn, is from Greek "parabole," meaning "comparison." The French created two words (which we then borrowed) from "parabola": "parol," meaning "spoken words," and "parole," for "word of honor." Originally, "parole" was a prisoner of war’s promise to fulfill certain conditions on consideration of his release.

My sentence:
Mrs. Bridesworth had an agreement by parol with her tenant for the monthly rent, but no written lease.

Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition.

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08-18-2003, 02:26 AM	#104 (permalink)
JadziaDax Loser Location: who the fuck cares?	Word of the day August 18 The Word of the Day for August 18 is: parol • \PAIR-ul\ • (noun) oral communication A little more information about today’s word: Since the 18th century, "parol" has been pretty much confined to oral contracts and the realm of law. No longer is anyone likely to refer to the "sweet parols of his paramour," as in one 16th-century work. "Parol" brings to mind that other legal word, "parole." Both words lack any connection with law in their original form. They come from Latin "parabola," which means "parable" or "speech." The Latin, in turn, is from Greek "parabole," meaning "comparison." The French created two words (which we then borrowed) from "parabola": "parol," meaning "spoken words," and "parole," for "word of honor." Originally, "parole" was a prisoner of war’s promise to fulfill certain conditions on consideration of his release. My sentence: Mrs. Bridesworth had an agreement by parol with her tenant for the monthly rent, but no written lease. Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition. Next sentence?