vi·va vo·ce 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 (pluralviva voces) : an examination conducted viva voce : oral examination