front bench
front bench · front benches
In the House of Commons, either of two benches nearest the floor of the chamber, one…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.
Meaning
2 senses(UK)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.
More definitions
- any of the front seats in the House of Commons that are reserved for ministers or former ministers
Forms
plural: front benchesWord family
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