witness stand

noun
the place occupied by a person giving testimony in a court.
Also called, especially British, witness-box.


Origin:
1880–85, Americanism

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witness box or esp (US) witness stand
 
n
the place in a court of law in which witnesses stand to give evidence
 
witness stand or esp (US) witness stand
 
n

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Example sentences
Counsel may not approach opposing counsel's table or the witness stand without
  court permission.
And the former governor finally makes good on his oft-repeated promise to face
  prosecutors from the witness stand.
During their testimony, they sit on the witness stand, facing the courtroom.
She was asked, on the witness stand at her hearing, where she went to high
  school.
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