Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
witness-box
Noun
/ˈwɪtnəs bɒks/
Definition
A designated area in a courtroom where a witness sits to provide their testimony.
Examples
- The lawyer asked the witness to step into the witness-box.
- He felt nervous sitting in the witness-box for the first time.
- After the judge called for the next witness, she walked confidently to the witness-box.
Meaning
The witness-box is a special section in the court where witnesses are called to give their statements regarding the case.
Synonyms
- testimony stand
- witness stand
- testifier’s area
