Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

voir-dire

Noun

vwär-ˈdir

Definition

A preliminary examination of a witness or juror by a judge or lawyer.

Examples

The attorney conducted a voir-dire to assess the jurors’ impartiality.
During voir-dire, the lawyer asked the potential jurors about their backgrounds.

Meaning

Voir-dire is a legal term that refers to the process of questioning potential jurors or witnesses to determine their qualifications or suitability to serve on a jury or provide testimony.