parol evidence rule
- A legal principle that prevents modification of a written contract by verbal agreements that attempt to change, clarify, or contradict the written contract
- The lawyer invoked the parol evidence rule to challenge the verbal claims made by the other party.
- According to the parol evidence rule, the witness' testimony about an alleged verbal agreement is irrelevant.
- The parol evidence rule ensures the integrity and reliability of written agreements.
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