witness stand

the place occupied by a person giving testimony in a court.

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Also called, especially British, witness-box.

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

I was afraid of the witness-stand and of what might be elicited from me if I once got into the hands of the lawyers.
Dark Hollow|Anna Katherine Green
“State your name to the court,” said Squire Barker, as the youth ascended the witness-stand.
The Rival Campers|Ruel Perley Smith
I am not on the witness-stand, and I won't be cross-questioned.
The Story of a Play|W. D. Howells
But I ain't a goin' t' 'til they put me on the witness-stand.
Fifty Contemporary One-Act Plays|Various

Ye have taken the witness-stand, and the world is hearing you.
Bible Emblems|Edward E. Seelye