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voir dire
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voir dire, [OF., to say the truth, fr. L. verus true + dicere to say.].
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. Greenleaf. Ld. Abinger. [1913 Webster]
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