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Definition: The witness stand refers to a specific area in a courtroom where witnesses give testimonies under oath during a trial.

1. Noun - Main Sense:

The witness stand is a raised platform where witnesses sit or stand and answer questions posed to them by attorneys or the judge.

Example sentences:

• The witness was escorted to the stand and sworn in.
• The defense attorney questioned the witness on the stand.
• The witness appeared nervous while testifying from the stand.

2. Noun - Local Sense:

In some regions, the term "witness stand" may be used to refer to any place where a person provides firsthand information or observes an event.

Example sentences:

• She took her position at the witness stand to recount the details of the accident she witnessed.
• A makeshift witness stand was set up for individuals to share their experiences during the town hall meeting.
• He approached the witness stand in the court hearing to provide his account of the crime.

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