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