Oyer

[ɒiә]

Definition

(n.) A hearing or an inspection, as of a deed, bond, etc., as when a defendant in court prays oyer of a writing.

Typist: Wanda

Definition

n. a hearing in a law-court an assize.—Oyer and terminer a royal commission conferring upon a judge or judges the power to hear and determine criminal causes pending in a particular county.

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