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{{pe}}From the mouth; therefore, of words: enunciated. Spoken. Uttered. Vocalised. Phonated. Rendered through the audible vibration of twin infoldings of membrane stretched horizontally across the larynx which modulate the expulsion of air from the lungs. | {{pe}}From the mouth; therefore, of words: enunciated. Spoken. Uttered. Vocalised. Phonated. Rendered through the audible vibration of twin infoldings of membrane stretched horizontally across the larynx which modulate the expulsion of air from the lungs. | ||
[[Oral]] is a lesser adjective than [[verbal]], and all the less useful for it. When your circumstances seem to call for the | [[Oral]] is a lesser adjective than [[verbal]], and all the less useful for it. When your circumstances seem to call for the [[flannel]]-cut expression [[orally or in writing]], consider “[[verbal]]” instead. | ||
===[[Oral]] [[amendment]] and [[no oral modification]] clauses=== | ===[[Oral]] [[amendment]] and [[no oral modification]] clauses=== | ||
Should one be able to, orally, agree to change the terms of a signed | Should one be able to, orally, agree to change the terms of a signed [[contract]] the text of which stipulates [[no oral modification|any amendment to this agreement must be in writing]]? See the recent, and somewhat stupid, case law on "[[no oral modification]]" clauses. | ||
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From the mouth; therefore, of words: enunciated. Spoken. Uttered. Vocalised. Phonated. Rendered through the audible vibration of twin infoldings of membrane stretched horizontally across the larynx which modulate the expulsion of air from the lungs.
Oral is a lesser adjective than verbal, and all the less useful for it. When your circumstances seem to call for the flannel-cut expression orally or in writing, consider “verbal” instead.
Oral amendment and no oral modification clauses
Should one be able to, orally, agree to change the terms of a signed contract the text of which stipulates any amendment to this agreement must be in writing? See the recent, and somewhat stupid, case law on "no oral modification" clauses.