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noun Law.
1.
an oath administered to a proposed witness or juror by which he or she is sworn to speak the truth in an examination to ascertain his or her competence.
2.
the examination itself.
Origin:
1670–80; < Anglo-French, equivalent to Old French voir true, truly + dire to say
1670–80; < Anglo-French, equivalent to Old French voir true, truly + dire to say
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voir dire (vwɑː ˈdɪə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the preliminary examination on oath of a proposed witness by the judge |
| 2. | the oath administered to such a witness |
| [C17: from Old French: to speak the truth] | |
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