cross-bench

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Synonyms: crossbench, cross bench

Antonyms: crossbench, cross bench

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|UK politics}} A [[bench]] placed [[perpendicular]] to others, especially certain such benches in the [[House of Lords]] on which [[independent]] or [[neutral]] members traditionally sit.

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|UK politics}} Of or pertaining to the cross-benches in the UK houses of parliament.

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