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On the stand
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A quick definition of On the stand:
On the stand: When someone is "on the stand," it means they are speaking in court. They sit in a special chair called the "witness stand" and answer questions from lawyers and the judge.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: To be “on the stand” means to testify in court. It usually involves sitting in the witness stand, which is located to the left and slightly below the judge, and answering questions from the lawyers.
During the trial, the witness was asked to take the oath and then took the stand to answer questions from the prosecutor.
When the defense attorney cross-examined the witness on the stand, he tried to discredit her testimony.
These examples illustrate how a witness is called to the stand to give testimony in court. The witness is usually sworn in and then sits in the witness stand to answer questions from the lawyers. The witness stand is a raised platform with a panel in front of it, and it is located to the left and slightly below the judge. When a witness is on the stand, they are under oath and must tell the truth.