front bench

noun

Meaning

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.
Those Members of Parliament occupying the front benches.

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Related words

backbench(English)treasury bench(English)frontbencher(English)front bencher(English)shadow cabinet(English)backbencher(English)crossbencher(English)cross-bencher(English)

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