"on the stand" meaning in English

See on the stand in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} on the stand, {{en-PP}} on the stand
  1. (law) testifying at a trial; speaking as a witness during a court case Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-on_the_stand-en-prep_phrase-ILDDSOvw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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