witness stand
noun
Definition of witness stand
: a stand or an enclosure from which a witness gives evidence in a court
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1853
First Known Use of witness stand
1853
WITNESS STAND Defined for English Language Learners
witness stand
noun
Definition of witness stand for English Language Learners
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: the place in a court of law where a witness answers questions and promises to tell the truth : the place where a witness testifies in court
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