Oyer And Terminer Definition

oiər; tûrmə-nər
noun
Formerly in the U.S., the higher criminal courts.
Webster's New World
A commission issued to English judges authorizing them to hear and determine criminal cases at the assizes.
Webster's New World
The court in Great Britain where such a hearing is held.
American Heritage

(law, archaic) The hearing or trial carried out under such authority.

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Origin of Oyer And Terminer

  • Middle English partial translation of Anglo-Norman oyer et terminer to hear and determine oyer to hear terminer to determine

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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