witness-box
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witness boxnounthe place in a court of law in which witnesses stand to give evidence
witness-box
American
[wit-nis-boks]
/ ˈwɪt nɪsˌbɒks /
noun
Chiefly British.
witness box
British
noun
Etymology
Origin of witness-box
First recorded in 1800–10
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Every character is part of a carefully arranged witness-box cast, and the arrangement is too deliberate ly designed to give both sides of the story.
From Time Magazine Archive
A bit late now, I think, but only because he’s down there and I’m up here, in the safety of the witness-box.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
His handling of his client in the witness-box had been masterly.
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
Thereupon I was sworn and bidden to take my stand in the witness-box, which I did, being so placed that my back was towards the windows and the setting sun.
From Lawrence Clavering by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason
Miser Farebrother, knowing that certain transactions in which he was principal would not bear the light, had submitted to be robbed rather than be dragged into the witness-box and cross-examined.
From Miser Farebrother, Volume I (of 3) A Novel by Benjamin Leopold Farjeon
In recent years, Harry has sued three different UK newspapers, becoming the first senior royal in over a century to enter the witness box as he won settlements from two.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
More than 40 of its journalists defended themselves in the witness box for the case, the paper says, which saw all allegations "rejected" by the judges.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Actor Liz Hurley on Thursday broke down in tears in the witness box of London's High Court as she accused a tabloid publisher of "monstrous" conduct including planting secret microphones on her home windows.
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
His successful court battle against the Mirror was huge news in itself, as the biggest royal appearance in a witness box of modern times.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2026
In the middle of the 300s room, they entered an open space with a judge’s bench and witness box.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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