backbenches — [[t]bæ̱kbe̱ntʃɪz[/t]] N PLURAL: usu the N The backbenches are the seats in the British House of Commons where backbenchers sit. The Members of Parliament who sit on the backbenches are also referred to as the backbenches. [BRIT] It is not just… … English dictionary
backbenches — back|benches [ˌbækˈbentʃız] n the backbenches [plural] BrE the seats in the British parliament where ordinary Members of Parliament sit … Dictionary of contemporary English
backbenches — ➡ backbencher * * * … Universalium
backbenches — n. any of the seats on which the backbenchers sit in the House of Commons (Great Britain) … English contemporary dictionary
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