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  1. cross-benchernoun

    A member of the British House of Lords or the Senate of Canada who sits on a cross-bench, or who proclaims independence or political neutrality.

  2. Etymology: From cross-bench.

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  1. cross-bencher

    A crossbencher is an independent or minor party member of some legislatures, such as the British House of Lords and the Parliament of Australia. They take their name from the crossbenches, between and perpendicular to the government and opposition benches, where crossbenchers sit in the chamber.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of cross-bencher in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of cross-bencher in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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