front bench
In parliamentary systems, the 'front bench' is a term used to describe the seating area reserved for the most senior members of the government and the opposition.
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Definition
C1Parliamentary Systems
(formal)The seats in a legislature where the most senior members of the government and opposition sit.
Example
- The front bench was filled with key ministers and their opposition counterparts during the debate.
- A front-bench decision often carries significant weight in parliamentary proceedings.
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Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "front bench":
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