Legal Dictionary of Pakistan
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examination on the voir dire
See VOIR DIRE.
voir dire
, n. [Law French "to speak the truth"] 1. A preliminary examination of a prospective juror by a judge or lawyer to decide whether the prospect is qualified and suitable to serve on a jury. 2. A preliminary examination to test the competence of a witness or evidence. 3. Hist. An oath administered to a witness requiring that witness to answer truthfully in response to questions. - Also spelled noire dire. - Also termed voir dire exam; examination on the voir dire. - voir dire, ub.