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Voir Dire

Webster's Dictionary

An oath administered to a witness, usually before being sworn in chief, requiring him to speak the truth, or make true answers in reference to matters inquired of, to ascertain his competency to give evidence.

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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Voir Dire'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​v/voir-dire.html. 1828.