Voir dire

The preliminary examination made in court of a witness or juror to determine his/her competency or interest in a matter. Literally, to speak the truth.

The process by which judges and lawyers select a petit jury from among those eligible to serve by questioning them to determine knowledge of the facts of the case and a willingness to decide the case only on the evidence presented in court. "Voir dire" is a phrase meaning "to speak the truth."

The process by which judges and lawyers select a trial jury from among those eligible to serve, by questioning them to make certain that they would fairly decide the case. "Voir dire" is a phrase meaning "to speak the truth."

The part of the jury selection process during which prospective jurors are asked questions bearing on their ability to decide the case before them fairly and impartially.