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Comparison definition. Once an integration is determined, the next question the Court must address is whether the writings constitute merely the final expression of the parties' agreement as to the terms contained in each writing, or the complete and exclusive final expression of the parties' agreement. As explained by Professor Murray: (1) if the parties intend their written expression of agreement to be merely final, the terms of that final agreement may not be contradicted by any prior or contemporaneous oral agreement. (2) Such terms in a final writing may, however, be explained or supplemented by evidence of consistent additional terms or by evidence ...