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Meaning of front bench

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

front bench

noun

Definitions

  1. 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.

  2. Those Members of Parliament occupying the front benches.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/front%20bench

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