1. cross-bench - Noun
2. cross-bench - Adjective
cross-bench (plural cross-benches)
(UK politics) A bench placed perpendicular to others, especially certain such benches in the House of Lords on which independent or neutral members traditionally sit.
cross-bench (comparative more cross-bench, superlative most cross-bench)
(UK politics) Of or pertaining to the cross-benches in the UK houses of parliament.
Coordinate terms: independent, non-partisan