crossbench

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Synonyms: cross-bench, cross bench

Antonyms: cross-bench, cross bench

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|Australian politics|New Zealand politics}} The [[political party|political parties]] and/or members of a [[legislature]] that do not form part of the [[governing]] party or [[coalition]], nor the [[:w:official opposition|official opposition]] (the largest party or coalition not in government).

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|Australian politics|New Zealand politics}} Of or pertaining to a legislature's crossbench.
2. {{lb|en|UK politics}} {{alternative form of|en|cross-bench}}.

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