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 资深译员Betty,知名法学院国际金融法专业,擅长翻译各类与并购业务相关的法律文件。