plural witness stands
US
: 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
called also the stand, ((British)) witness box
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“Witness stand.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/witness%20stand. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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