dock

Definition of "dock"
  1. The location in a criminal court where a defendant is positioned for the duration of their trial
How to use "dock" in a sentence
  1. The bailiff escorted the accused to the dock at the commencement of the trial.
  2. The defendant awaited their sentencing from the dock in the courtroom.
  3. The courtroom was silent as the lawyer questioned the defendant at the dock.

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