word
voir dire
VWAHR DEER
vwɑːr ˈdɪərListen
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Syllable breakdown
voirdire
Dictionary meaning
The process by which prospective jurors are questioned to determine their suitability.
History and origin
Old French: 'to speak the truth'.
Examples
- During voir dire, the attorneys dismissed several jurors for perceived bias.
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