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viva voce

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A quick definition of viva voce:

Term: VIVA VOCE

Definition: Viva voce means speaking out loud instead of writing something down. It can refer to a vote where people say their choice out loud instead of writing it down. It can also refer to when someone gives testimony in court or during an exam by speaking instead of writing it down.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Viva voce means to speak or give testimony orally, rather than in writing. It can also refer to a voice vote, where people vote by speaking out loud instead of using a ballot.

Examples:

  • During the trial, the witness gave their testimony viva voce, speaking directly to the judge and jury.
  • The election was decided by a viva voce vote, with each person stating their choice out loud.

These examples illustrate how viva voce is used to describe oral communication, whether it be giving testimony or casting a vote.

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