front bench

noun

, British.

1. (used with a singular verb) (in the House of Commons) either of two seats near the Speaker, on which the leaders of the major parties sit.
2. (used with a singular or plural verb) the leaders who occupy a front bench.

front bench

noun

1. 1. the foremost bench of either the Government or Opposition in the House of Commons
   2. the leadership ( frontbenchers ) of either group, who occupy this bench
   3. ( as modifier )

      a front-bench decision

2. the leadership of the government or opposition in various legislative assemblies

Other Words From

• front bencher noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of front bench¹

First recorded in 1890–95