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crossbench en · ADJ

Etymology

From cross- + bench.

Meanings

1. (Australian, New-Zealand) Of or pertaining to a legislature's crossbench.
2. (UK, alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of cross-bench.
   alt of cross-bench
   • Network Rail Chairman Sir Peter Hendy CBE has been nominated for a Crossbench Peerage. 2022 November 2, “Network News: Sir Peter Hendy destined for House of Lords”, in RAIL, number 969, page 21:
   • Mary Warnock is a philosopher and crossbench peer. 2009 April 12, Diane Abbott, Donald MacLeod, Mary Warnock, Barbara Gunnell, “What dilemma would you give a five-year-old?”, in The Observer:

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crossbencher

crossbench en · NOUN

Etymology

From cross- + bench.

Meanings

1. (Australian, New-Zealand) The political parties and/or members of a legislature that do not form part of the governing party or coalition, nor the official opposition (the largest party or coalition not in government).

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