[horse] Pourparler (1961 – after 1983) was an Irish Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare who won the classic 1000 Guineas in 1964. In a racing career lasting from the spring of 1963 until July 1964, the filly ran ten times and won three races. As a two-year-old, Pourparler won two important races in England and finished third in the Prix ...
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discussion prior to negotiation
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• (n.) A consultation preliminary to a treaty.
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Pour`par`ler' noun [ French]
(Diplomacy) A consultation preliminary to a treaty.
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French law. The conversations and negotiations which have taken place between the parties in order to make an agreement. These form no part of the agreement.The general rule in the common law is the same, parol proof cannot, therefore, be given to contradict, alter, add to, or diminish a written instrument, except in some particular cases.
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