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| Parge coat
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Thin coat of cement mortar applied to a masonry wall for refinement or dampproofing. |
| Parget
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Plaster or similar wall coating, raised ornamental plasterwork formerly used on ceilings and walls. |
| Pargeting
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Decorative coating of plaster applied to a chimney or other masonry wall. |
| Parging
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A rough coat of mortar applied over a masonry wall as protection or finish; may also serve as a base for an asphaltic waterproofing compound below grade. |
| Paris green
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Paint additive of copper acetate and arsenic trioxide, green in color, which is used for insect control. |
| Parking area
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Space reserved for specified vehicles. |
| Parlor
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Room in a home that is used for more formal purposes. |
| Parol
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Statement made verbally. |
| Parol evidence
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Oral evidence, rather than that contained in documents. |
| Parol evidence rule
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Permits oral evidence to augment a written contract in certain cases. |
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