crossbench
/ˈkrɔsˌbɛntʃ/
noun
- A seat in a parliament or legislative assembly for members who do not belong to any major political party.
- Debate on the bill was influenced by the crossbench, whose votes were crucial.
- The independent senator chose to sit on the crossbench rather than join a party.
- Several crossbench members voted against the government's new tax plan.
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