backbench

English

adj
Definitions
  • relating to the back benches in parliament
  • Pertaining to the preparation of a donor organ prior to transplantation.
  • Secondary or inactive.

Etymology

Compound from English back (mild drink, back, chaser) + English bench.

Origin

English

bench

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