word
voir dire
VWAHR DEER
vwɑːr dɪərListen
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Syllable breakdown
voirdire
Dictionary meaning
A preliminary examination of a witness or juror to determine their competence or impartiality.
Examples
- During voir dire, lawyers questioned potential jurors about any prior knowledge of the case.
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