oy·er and ter·mi·ner (oi
ər; tûr
mə-nər)
n. Law► A hearing or trial.
► A court of general criminal jurisdiction in some states of the United States.
► ■ A commission empowering a judge in Great Britain to hear and rule on a criminal case at the assizes.
■ The court in Great Britain where such a hearing is held.
[TahlilGaran] American Dictionary ▲
oyer and terminer [Middle English, partial translation of Anglo-Norman
oyer et terminer,
to hear and determine :
oyer,
to hear +
terminer,
to determine.]
[TahlilGaran] American Dictionary ▲