crossbench
Word-form referencescross-bench
Noun
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).
Usage- Australian
- New-Zealand
Adjective
Of or pertaining to a legislature's crossbench.
Usage- Australian
- New-Zealand
Noun
any of the seats in the House of Commons used by members who do not vote regularly with either the government or the Opposition
- Broader terms
Word forms
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