word
Legal
French
voir dire
VWAHR DEER
vwɑːr ˈdɪərListen
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Syllable breakdown
voirdire
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Dictionary meaning
A preliminary examination of a witness or juror by a judge or lawyer to assess competence or bias.
History and origin
Old French/Law French — 'to speak the truth'.
Examples
- The attorney used voir dire to question prospective jurors about their familiarity with the defendant.
Common mispronunciations
VOYR DYRvwar DYR
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