English Explanatory Dictionary

front bench

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In the House of Commons, either of two benches nearest the floor of the chamber, one occupied by the members of the Cabinet and the other by the Shadow Cabinet.
  2. Those Members of Parliament occupying the front benches.

Word forms

front bench front benches frontbench front-bench

Derived words

front bencher frontbencher
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