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

Noun

1.

witness 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