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TAKE THE STAND

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Take The Stand.

Take The Stand - as a verb

Give testimony in a court of law

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attest6bear witnesstestify13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
declare10
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Example Sentences

"The witness will take the stand and testify under oath."
"The prosecution called its first witness to take the stand."
"The judge ordered the defendant to take the stand and answer questions."
"The defense attorney asked the expert to take the stand as an expert witness."
"The defendant refused to take the stand and invoke his right to remain silent."
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