backbench
Relating to the back benches in parliamentRelating to the back benches in parliament
Meaning
3 senses(not comparable)Relating to the back benches in parliament
He prefers to be a backbench MP.
(not comparable)Pertaining to the preparation of a donor organ prior to transplantation.
(not comparable)Secondary or inactive.
Origin
From back + bench.From back + bench.
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