witness-box

[wit-nis-boks]

noun

Chiefly British.

1. witness stand.

witness box

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of witness box¹

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

Mr Coad said Cardi B may well have been encouraged by her lawyers to use "all of her charm and persuasive power" in the witness box.

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Speaking from the witness box, he added: "I'm not a wild animal. These are children, the future of tomorrow, the new generation."

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But it was Ian Wilkinson's turn in the witness box which floored the courtroom.

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From the witness box, Erin Patterson told the court she loved her relatives and had no reason to harm them.

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Mr Ives gave evidence in the witness box at the start of his defence case at Mold Crown Court on Monday.

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