Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary
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- Extrinsic Evidence
- Evidence relating to a contract but not contained in the written document, such as circumstances surrounding the agreement or statements made by the parties. This evidence may be admitted if the document's meaning is ambiguous. (See: parol evidence rule)


