die Richterbank
Translation
judge's bench, the bench
Examples
Der Angeklagte stand vor der Richterbank.
The defendant stood before the judge's bench.
Grammar Patterns
((before sth.dat)) to stand/sit before sth. The witness sat before the judge's bench.
Similar Words
Synonyms: the bench, tribunal, court
Etymology
Composed of 'Richter' (judge) and 'Bank' (bench).
Memory Tips
Picture the long bench where judges sit in a courtroom.