Crossbench
Pronunciation: /ˈkɹɔsˈbɛntʃ/
Crossbench (noun)
- Seats in a parliament for members not part of the main political parties.
Examples
- The crossbench often holds the balance of power in the legislature.
- Members of the crossbench can influence key decisions in parliament.
Common collocations: crossbench member, crossbench influence, sit on the crossbench