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Witness stand   /wˈɪtnəs stænd/   Listen
Witness stand

noun
1.
A box enclosure for a witness when testifying.  Synonym: witness box.






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"Witness stand" Quotes from Famous Books



... times humorous and playful, with a tendency to personal allusion most uncomfortable for his opponent. Jordan was terrible in sarcasm. One Asbury Newman, a poor, worthless, drunken fellow, ever ready to testify on either side for a drink of whiskey, was brought upon the witness stand. Jordan knew his man. After exhibiting his character in its true light, ringing all the changes upon his worthlessness, and ridiculing his opponent for bringing him there, he closed by saying, "Gentlemen of the jury, I will convince you that ...
— The Story of Cooperstown • Ralph Birdsall



Words linked to "Witness stand" :   witness box, court, box, courtroom



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