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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun An enclosed, raised, or otherwise designated area in a courtroom, usually having a seat, from which a witness gives testimony.

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  • noun An enclosed area in a courtroom where witnesses give their evidence.

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  • noun a box enclosure for a witness when testifying

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