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 Definitions of oyer and terminer  [ˈoʊ yər ən ˈtɜr mə nər, ˈɔɪ ər]  

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Definition of 'oyer and terminer' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) oyer and terminer
(in some U.S. states) any of various higher criminal courts.

2.  oyer and terminer
a British commission or writ directing the holding of a court to try offenses.

3.  oyer and terminer
the court itself.

Etymology:  (1375–1425; late ME < AF: lit., to hear and determine)

Definitions of 'oyer and terminer' The Nuttall Encyclopedia 

1.  oyer and terminer
an English Court Commission to hear and determine special causes.

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