/ˈfeɪljər tuː teɪk ðə stænd/ – Phrase
Definition: không ra tòa để làm nhân chứng.
A more thorough explanation: “Failure to take the stand” refers to a situation in a legal proceeding where a witness, typically a party to the case, does not testify or give evidence in court despite being required or expected to do so. This failure may have consequences for the case, such as the court drawing negative inferences from the absence of the testimony.
Example: In a criminal trial, the defendant’s failure to take the stand may be interpreted by the jury as a sign of guilt.