viva voce
1vi·va vo·ce
adv\ˌvī-və-ˈvō-(ˌ)sē or ˌvē-və-ˈvō-(ˌ)chā\
Definition of VIVA VOCE
: by word of mouth : orally
Origin of VIVA VOCE
Medieval Latin, with the living voice
First Known Use: 1563
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