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front bench noun 1 the bench on either side of the House of Commons closest to the centre of the House, occupied on one side by Government ministers and on the other by leading members of the Opposition. 2 the corresponding benches in the House of Lords, occupied by ex-ministers and former leading members of the Opposition. 3 the leadership of the government or opposition in various legislative assemblies, eg in Australia. Also as adj • front-bench spokesman. frontbencher noun someone who sits on one of the front benches, ie a minister or leading member of the Opposition. Compare backbench, cross bench.
ETYMOLOGY: 19c.
front bench noun 1 the bench on either side of the House of Commons closest to the centre of the House, occupied on one side by Government ministers and on the other by leading members of the Opposition. 2 the corresponding benches in the House of Lords, occupied by ex-ministers and former leading members of the Opposition. 3 the leadership of the government or opposition in various legislative assemblies, eg in Australia. Also as adj • front-bench spokesman. frontbencher noun someone who sits on one of the front benches, ie a minister or leading member of the Opposition. Compare backbench, cross bench.
ETYMOLOGY: 19c.
front bench noun 1 the bench on either side of the House of Commons closest to the centre of the House, occupied on one side by Government ministers and on the other by leading members of the Opposition. 2 the corresponding benches in the House of Lords, occupied by ex-ministers and former leading members of the Opposition. 3 the leadership of the government or opposition in various legislative assemblies, eg in Australia. Also as adj • front-bench spokesman. frontbencher noun someone who sits on one of the front benches, ie a minister or leading member of the Opposition. Compare backbench, cross bench.
ETYMOLOGY: 19c.
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