First Known Use: 1676
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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
Rhymes with VOIR DIRE
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