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1.Adjectiverelating to the back benches in parliament"He prefers to be a backbench MP."
2.AdjectivePertaining to the preparation of a donor organ prior to transplantation.
3.AdjectiveSecondary or inactive.
4.NounA bench at the back of a room or seating area.
In a house of legislature following the model of the Westminster system (such as the UK House of Commons), any bench behind either of the front benches and occupied by members of each party group who are not party leaders, cabinet ministers, holders of offices such as the whips, etc."His spacious quarters indicate his transition from backbench upstart to established member of the governing team."
5.NounIn a house of legislature following the model of the Westminster system (such as the UK House of Commons), any bench behind either of the front benches and occupied by members of each party group who are not party leaders, cabinet ministers, holders of offices such as the whips, etc."His spacious quarters indicate his transition from backbench upstart to established member of the governing team."
6.NounThe back row of a classroom.
7.NounThe back pew of a church.
8.NounA back bench in a courtroom.
9.NounThe back seat of an automobile, van, or bus.
10.NounA position of secondary importance.
11.NounA group of top-level journalists who jointly review submissions and decide on the layout and emphasis of the newspaper.