crossbenches

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Synonyms: crossbencher, crossbench, cross-bencher, cross bencher

Antonyms: crossbencher, crossbench, cross-bencher, cross bencher

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Noun

1. The seats in either house of the British [[parliament]], or a similar [[assembly]], used by members who do not [[vote]] regularly with either the [[government]] or the main [[opposition]] [[w:Political party|party]].

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