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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

[Law French "to speak the truth"] 1) A preliminary examination of a prospective juror by a judge or lawyer to decide whether the prospect is qualified and suitable to serve on a jury.  2, record 1, English, - voir%20dire

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

In practice, it denotes a preliminary examination or "a trial within a trial" whereby a witness is examined, before continuing with his testimony, in regard to his competency, interest, etc. Such an examination may also be conducted to determine the voluntary nature of any confession or admission made by an accused person to a police officer. (Canadian Law Dictionary, 1980, p. 403)  3, record 1, English, - voir%20dire

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

voir-dire : lors d'un procès criminel, examen par le juge, en l'absence du jury, d'un élément de preuve que l'on veut présenter, afin d'en évaluer l'admissibilité. Cette preuve n'est alors soumise au jury que si le juge en prononce l'admissibilité.  2, record 1, French, - voir%2Ddire

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

voir-dire : terme normalisé par le comité de normalisation dans le cadre du Programme national de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO).  3, record 1, French, - voir%2Ddire

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish