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单词 witness stand
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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.

wit′ness stand`


n. the place occupied by a person giving testimony in a court. [1880–85, Amer.]

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.
Thesaurus
Noun1.witness stand - a box enclosure for a witness when testifyingwitness stand - a box enclosure for a witness when testifyingwitness boxbox - 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"
Translations
banco dei testimoni

witness stand


Related to witness stand: witness box

witness stand

n. a chair at the end of the judge's bench on the jury box side, usually with a low "modesty screen," where a witness sits and gives testimony after he/she has sworn to tell the truth. When called to testify the witness "takes the stand." Most witness stands are equipped with a microphone linked to an amplifying system so that judge, attorneys and jury can hear the testimony clearly. (See: witness)

witness stand


Related to witness stand: witness box
  • noun

Synonyms for witness stand

noun a box enclosure for a witness when testifying

Synonyms

  • witness box

Related Words

  • box
  • courtroom
  • court
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