viva voce

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Viva voce is a Latin phrase literally meaning "with living voice" but most often translated as "by word of mouth."

It may refer to:

• Word of mouth
• A voice vote in a deliberative assembly
• An oral exam
• Thesis defence, in academia
• Spoken evidence in law
• Viva Voce (band), an American indie rock band

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