cross-bench

See also: crossbench

English

Composition of the UK House of Lords, cross-bench seats shown in gray

Alternative forms

• crossbench

Etymology

From cross- +‎ bench.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɹɒsbɛnt͡ʃ/

Noun

cross-bench (plural cross-benches)

1. (UK politics) A bench placed perpendicular to others, especially certain such benches in the House of Lords on which independent or neutral members traditionally sit.

Derived terms

• cross-bencher

Translations

a bench placed perpendicular to others

• Irish: binse trasna m

Adjective

cross-bench (comparative more cross-bench, superlative most cross-bench)

1. (UK politics) Of or pertaining to the cross-benches in the UK houses of parliament.

   Coordinate terms: independent, non-partisan

Further reading

• “cross bench”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.