front bench

See also: frontbench

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Noun

front bench (plural front benches)

  1. (Britain) 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.

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