Complete Definition of "voir dire"

English

Etymology
From Anglo-Norman, literally �to speak the truth�, from Old French voir, �true; truly� (from L. verus|v�rus, �true�) + dire, �to say� (from L. dicere|dīcere, �to speak; to say�).

Pronunciation
italbrac|Francophonic IPA|/vw���di�/
RP IPA|/'vw����di��/
US<sup>1</sup> IPA|/�vw�ɹ��di�ɹ/
US<sup>2</sup> IPA|/�v�ɹ��daɪɹ/

Noun
voir dire

#context|law The preliminary phase of a jury trial in which the jurors are examined and selected.

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