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viva voce

[ vahy-vuh voh-see, vee-vuh ]

adverb

  1. by word of mouth; orally.


noun

  1. Also (in British and European universities) the oral part of an examination.

viva voce

/ ˈvaɪvə ˈvəʊtʃɪ /

adverb

  1. by word of mouth
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. the full form of viva 2
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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  • viva-voce adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of viva voce1

First recorded in 1555–65; from Medieval Latin vīvā vōce “with living voice,” Latin, ablative of vīva vōx
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Word History and Origins

Origin of viva voce1

C16: from Medieval Latin, literally: with living voice
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Example Sentences

He believed in the value of viva voce discussion, and discouraged all unnecessary inter-departmental correspondence.

Here, too, elections were held viva voce under the beeches, at the foot of the wooded spur now known as Imboden Hill.

The question on the adoption of Mr. Bronson's motion was taken viva voce, and the amendment was rejected.

The examinations were for the most part mere viva voce ceremonies.

The amendment of Mr. Coalter was rejected by a viva voce vote.

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