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Backbench

Meaning

Adj

relating to the
in parliament
Pertaining to the
of a
transplantation.
Secondary or inactive.

Noun

In British English, New Zealand English, Politics & UK politics:
  • A
    at the back of a
    or
    area.
  • In a
    of
    the model of the Westminster system (such as the UK House of Commons), any
    behind either of the
    and
    by
    members.
  • A
    at the back of a
    or
    area.
  • The
    of a classroom.
  • The back
    of a church.
  • A
    in a courtroom.
  • The
    of an
    ,
    , or bus.
  • A
    of
    importance.
    In Publishing:
    A group of
    who
    and
    the
    and
    of the newspaper.
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