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voir dire

noun \ˈvwär-ˈdir, ˈwär-\

Definition of VOIR DIRE

:  a preliminary examination to determine the competency of a witness or juror
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Origin of VOIR DIRE

Anglo-French, literally, to speak the truth
First Known Use: 1676

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