voir dire
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noun \ˈvwär-ˈdir, ˈwär-\Definition of VOIR DIRE
: a preliminary examination to determine the competency of a witness or juror
Origin of VOIR DIRE
Anglo-French, literally, to speak the truth
First Known Use: 1676
Rhymes with VOIR DIRE
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voir dire
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)In law, the act or process of questioning prospective jurors to determine whether they are qualified and suitable for service on a jury. The questioning attorneys may dismiss a juror for cause, such as when bias or preconceived notions of guilt or innocence are in evidence; they also have a limited number of peremptory challenges that they can use to dismiss a juror for any or no reason.
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