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noun
In the House of Commons, either of two benches nearest the floor of the chamber, one occupied by the members of the Cabinet and the other by the Shadow Cabinet.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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noun
Those Members of Parliament occupying the front benches.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
any of the front seats in the House of Commons that are reserved for ministers or former ministers
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: seat
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