I. |vīvə|vō(ˌ)sē, -_si adverb
Etymology: Medieval Latin, literally, with the living voice
: by word of mouth : orally
gave an account viva voce
II. adjective
: expressed or conducted by word of mouth : oral
viva voce voting
a viva voce examination
III. noun
( plural viva voces )
: an examination conducted viva voce : oral examination