front bench

noun

: either of the two benches nearest the chair in a British legislature (such as the House of Commons) occupied by government and opposition leaders
also : the leaders themselves compare backbench
front-bencher noun

Examples of front bench in a Sentence

He challenged the views of his party's front bench.
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An optional front bench seat and a full-length retracting roof will recreate a sense of classic truck nostalgia without sacrificing practicality for daily driving. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024 And while individual bucket seats will remain standard, a front bench will be optional on both the Traveler and Terra. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024 Eric Trump is standing in the front bench behind Trump's defense table. David Jackson, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2024 Longstaff, meanwhile, was set to move to the front bench with Bryant, and his hiring in Charlotte reflects his rising potential in the league. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for front bench 

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of front bench was in 1776

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“Front bench.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20bench. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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