ore tenus

adverb or adjective

ore te·​nus
ˈōr-ē-ˈtē-nəs, ˈōr-ā-ˈte-nu̇s
: made or presented orally
ore tenus testimony
evidence presented ore tenus

Word History

Etymology

Latin, by mouth

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“Ore tenus.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/ore%20tenus. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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