crossbench Definition
- 1a bench in the House of Lords between the seats of the government and opposition members, occupied by peers who do not take a formal part in either group
- 2a member of the House of Lords who does not belong to any political party
Using crossbench: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crossbench" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The crossbench is an important feature of the House of Lords.
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Crossbenchers are appointed by the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister.
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The crossbench peers are expected to be independent and non-partisan.
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Summary: crossbench in Brief
The term 'crossbench' [kraws-bench] refers to a bench in the House of Lords occupied by peers who do not take a formal part in either the government or opposition groups, or to a member of the House of Lords who does not belong to any political party. Crossbenchers are appointed by the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister and are expected to be independent and non-partisan.
