viva voce

He believed in the value of viva voce discussion, and discouraged all unnecessary inter-departmental correspondence.

Here, too, elections were held viva voce under the beeches, at the foot of the wooded spur now known as Imboden Hill.

The question on the adoption of Mr. Bronson's motion was taken viva voce, and the amendment was rejected.

The examinations were for the most part mere viva voce ceremonies.

The amendment of Mr. Coalter was rejected by a viva voce vote.