witness stand

witness stand

n.

An enclosed, raised, or otherwise designated area in a courtroom, usually having a seat, from which a witness gives testimony.

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wit′ness stand`

n.

the place occupied by a person giving testimony in a court.

[1880–85, Amer.]

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witness stand

A place, often raised or enclosed, in a court from which a witness gives testimony. In the United Kingdom this is called a witness box.

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

witness stand - a box enclosure for a witness when testifying witness box box - separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people; "the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold" courtroom, court - a room in which a lawcourt sits; "television cameras were admitted in the courtroom"

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Translations

banco dei testimoni