oyer

See also: oþer and -oyer

English

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman oyer (“hear”).

Noun

oyer (uncountable)

  1. (law, archaic) A hearing in a civil case which is based on the content of a document, in which the plaintiff is required to produce the document.

Usage notes

  • A defendant who formally asks for oyer is said to crave oyer.

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Anagrams

Asturian

Etymology

From Latin audīre, present active infinitive of audiō.

Verb

oyer

  1. to hear
  2. to listen

Conjugation

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Old French

Verb

oyer

  1. Alternative form of oïr
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