| 1. | By word of mouth; orally. |
| Noun | 1. | viva voce - an examination conducted by word of mouth |
| Adv. | 1. | viva voce - orally; "I heard it viva voce" Synonyms: by word of mouth |
VIVA VOCE. Living voice; verbally. It is said a witness delivers his evidence viva voce, when he does so in open court; the term is opposed to deposition. It is sometimes opposed to ballot; as, the people vote by ballot, but their representatives in the legislature, vote viva voce.
by word of mouth