cross-bench

Composition of the UK House of Lords, cross-bench seats shown in gray

Meanings

Noun

A bench placed perpendicular to others, especially certain such benches in the House of Lords on which independent or neutral members traditionally sit.

Adjective

Of or pertaining to the cross-benches in the UK houses of parliament.

Origin

From cross- + bench

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