cross-bench

(usually plural) British a seat in Parliament occupied by a neutral or independent member

Derived forms of cross-bench

cross-bencher, noun

Thorkel sate in the middle of the cross-bench, and his men away from him on all sides.

The story of Burnt Njal |Anonymous
He had been described as a type of "the cross-bench mind," and also as a Palmerstonian Liberal with a turn for individualism.

The Annual Register 1914 |Anonymous
Hallgerda sat upon the cross-bench on the dais, and behaved well.

The story of Burnt Njal |Anonymous
Now men come to the feast, and Hallgerda sat upon the cross-bench, and she was a very merry bride.

The story of Burnt Njal |Anonymous

On the next night Gyda sat on the cross-bench with her women.

Viking Tales |Jennie Hall