crossbencher
/ˈkrɔsˌbɛntʃər/
noun
- A member of a legislature (especially in the UK or Australia) who does not belong to any major political party and sits on a crossbench.
- Several crossbenchers spoke in favor of the environmental bill.
- As a crossbencher, she often holds the balance of power in close votes.
- The crossbencher voted against the government's new tax plan.
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