noun
defendant's seat; the dock
Refers to the physical seat or the position of the defendant in a courtroom. Often used in legal contexts or news reports.
被告席に座る被告人は、終始うつむいていた。
The accused sitting in the defendant's seat kept their head down the whole time.
裁判官は被告席の男に質問を始めた。
The judge began questioning the man in the dock.
法廷 is the courtroom itself, whereas 被告席 is specifically the defendant's seat within that courtroom.
Compound of 被告 (defendant) and 席 (seat). The reading is the standard on'yomi for each kanji.