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Crossbenches vs Crossbench - What's the difference?

crossbenches | crossbench |

As a noun crossbenches

is the seats in either house of the British parliament, or a similar assembly, used by members who do not vote regularly with either the government or the main opposition party.

As an adjective crossbench is

of or pertaining to the crossbenches in the UK houses of parliament.

crossbenches

English

Noun

(en-plural noun)
  • The seats in either house of the British parliament, or a similar assembly, used by members who do not vote regularly with either the government or the main opposition .

    • crossbench

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to the crossbenches in the UK houses of parliament.
    • Mary Warnock is a philosopher and crossbench peer.'' ''( - The Observer)

    See also

    * non-partisan * independent