What is another word for witness box?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪtnəs bˈɒks] (IPA)

The term "witness box" can be replaced with different words, depending on the jurisdiction or context in which it is used. In some jurisdictions, it may be referred to as the "witness stand" or "witness chair." Alternatively, it may be called the "testimony box" or simply the "stand." Other common synonyms include the "dock," "box," or "podium." In certain legal systems, the witness may be required to take an oath before giving testimony, and the area in which they give their testimony may be referred to as the "oath box" or "swearing box." Regardless of the name, the witness box remains a crucial part of any legal proceeding where witness testimony is required.

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  • hyponyms for witness box (as nouns)

    • artifact
      box.

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Famous quotes with Witness box

  • "You will probably have noticed that three of the defendants have very wisely chosen to exercise their inalienable right not to go into the witness box to answer a lot of impertinent questions. I will merely say that you are not to infer from this anything other than that they consider the evidence against them so flimsy that it was scarcely worth their while to rise from their seats and waste their breath denying these ludicrous charges..."
    Peter Cook

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