In legislative assemblies, the part of the house where the members sit, and from which they speak.Hence figurative. The right of speaking; as to g…
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| 释义 | society > authority > rule or government > ruler or governor > deliberative, legislative, or administrative assembly > governing or legislative body of a nation or community > English or British parliament > [noun] > place of > parts of (5) floor1774 In legislative assemblies, the part of the house where the members sit, and from which they speak.Hence figurative. The right of speaking; as to g… gangway1818 An aisle forming a break in the rows of benches halfway along the length of the British House of Commons, with stairs at each end giving access to… lobby1845 spec. In the House of Commons, and other houses of legislature, a large entrance-hall or apartment open to the public, and chiefly serving for… back bench1874 Any one of the benches in the House of Commons or similar assembly occupied by members who are not entitled to a seat on the front benches on… front bench1891 the foremost bench on either side of the Houses of Lords and Commons, occupied by ministers and ex-ministers respectively. |
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