n. [ Anglo F., a hearing, from OF. oïr, F. ouïr, to hear, L. audire. See Audible. ] (Law) A hearing or an inspection, as of a deed, bond, etc.,
Oyer and terminer (Law),
interj. [ Anglo-F. oyez hear ye. See Oyer. ] Hear; attend; -- a term used by criers of courts to secure silence before making a proclamation. It is repeated three times.