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Meanings of take the stand in English

Portuguese
testemunhar

Give testimony in a court of law.

testemunhar
Usage of take the stand in English
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The authorities have flown Irina Sharanova from Russia to take the stand.
Wired
2
Until, finally, the alleged victim herself was called to take the stand.
The art of racing in the rain
3
Najib told the court he would take the stand in his defence.
Reuters
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The first prosecution witness is due to take the stand on Monday.
Reuters
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Then turning to the stranger he directed him to take the stand.
The Confessions of Artemas Quibble / Being the Ingenuous and Unv...
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If the prosecutor is hardheaded, you might have to take the stand.
Gods go begging
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Porter's lawyers have said he would take the stand in his defense.
Reuters
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However, if hearsay evidence be admissible I'm willing to take the stand.
The Complete Works of Brann, the Iconoclast — Volume 10
9
In a few days, Catherine would take the stand and tell her story.
By reason of insanity
10
The case continues, and Ashley is due to take the stand on Wednesday.
The Guardian
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A host of witnesses are set to take the stand throughout this week.
The South African
12
It says the nine suspects have also decided not to take the stand.
Radio NZ
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Soon it was Clint's turn to take the stand in his own defense.
American Rebel: The Life of Clint Eastwood
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He has yet to take the stand in his own defence.
Reuters
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He has yet to take the stand in his own defense.
Reuters
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The athlete had been expected to take the stand on Friday.
BBC
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Translations for take the stand
Portuguese
testemunhar
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Take the stand across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common