Viva voce
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Bouvier (1839)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Orally; by acclamation.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Lat With the living voice; by word of mouth. As-applied to the examination of witnesses, this phrase is equivalent to "orally." It is used in contradistinction to evidence on affidavits or depositions. As descriptive of a species of voting, it signifies voting by speech or outcry, as distinguished from voting by a written or printed ballot.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
living voice, verbally. It is said a witness delivers his evidence viva voce, when he does. so in open court; the term 1s opposed to deposition. It is sometimes tives, in the legislature, vote viva voce.