witness-box

American

[wit-nis-boks] / ˈwɪt nɪsˌbɒks /

noun

Chiefly British.

witness stand.

witness box British

noun

the place in a court of law in which witnesses stand to give evidence

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Etymology

Origin of witness-box

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

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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

Atkins, looking very sheepish and uncomfortable, re-entered the witness-box and the Court prepared itself for some startling disclosures.

From The Trial of Oscar Wilde From the Shorthand Reports by Anonymous

Dumas produced a sensation which must have rejoiced his heart on entering the witness-box.

From Lola Montez An Adventuress of the 'Forties by d'Auvergne, Edmund B.

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