witness stand

wit·ness stand

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Definitions of witness stand words

noun witness stand the place occupied by a person giving testimony in a court. 1
noun witness stand place in law court where sb gives testimony 1
singular noun witness stand The witness stand is the same as witness box. 0
noun witness stand the place from which a witness gives his testimony in a law court 0
noun witness stand An enclosed area in a courtroom where witnesses give their evidence. 0

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1880-85

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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