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witness box

[wit-nis-boks] / ˈwɪt nɪsˌbɒks /
NOUN
witness stand
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In recent years, Harry has sued three different UK newspapers, becoming the first senior royal in over a century to enter the witness box as he won settlements from two.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

Actor Liz Hurley on Thursday broke down in tears in the witness box of London's High Court as she accused a tabloid publisher of "monstrous" conduct including planting secret microphones on her home windows.

From Barron's Jan. 22, 2026

This was quite possibly the last time we'll ever see Prince Harry entering the witness box, after many years of his high-profile court battles with the press.

From BBC Jan. 21, 2026

It is not clear whether his witness box had the same plastic signs that were on other desks with the reminder: "Please address the judge as my lord/my lady."

From BBC Jan. 21, 2026

Kaelin sits in the witness box, with a vacant look on his face.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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