voir dire (vwär dîr )n. A preliminary examination of prospective jurors or witnesses under oath to determine their competence or suitability. [Anglo-Norman, to speak the truth : Latin v  rus, true; see wr -o- in Indo-European roots + Latin d cere, to say; see deik- in Indo-European roots.] |
voir dire [vwɑː ˈdɪə]
n Law
1. (Law) the preliminary examination on oath of a proposed witness by the judge
2. (Law) the oath administered to such a witness
[from Old French: to speak the truth]
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