About The Word Oyer
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What's The Definition Of Oyer?Synonyms | Synonyms for Oyer: Related Terms | Find terms related to Oyer: See Also | Oyer In Webster's Dictionary \O"yer\, n. [Anglo F., a hearing, from OF. o["i]r, F.
ou["i]r, to hear, L. audire. See {Audible}.] (Law)
A hearing or an inspection, as of a deed, bond, etc., as when
a defendant in court prays oyer of a writing. --Blackstone.
{Oyer and terminer} (Law), a term used in England in
commissions directed to judges of assize about to hold
court, directing them to hear and determine cases brought
before them. In the U.S. the phrase is used to designate
certain criminal courts.
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