witness standglossary / WITNESS STAND witness stand. The space in a courtroom, usu. a boxed area, occupied by a witness while testifying. — Often shortened to stand. — Also termed witness box. [Cases: Witnesses 228. C.J.S. Witnesses §§ 396–398, 404–405.] 词条贡献者 双语律师Lorna,国际知名商学院金融专业,擅长翻译涉及金融创新和金融科技领域的法律文件。