bencher

/ˈbɛntʃə(ɹ)/ · noun

Meaning

A senior member of a law society in a Canadian province (except New Brunswick).
One of the senior governing members of an Inn of Court.
An alderman of a corporation.
A member of a court or council.
One who frequents the benches of a tavern; an idler.

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Related words

dean(English)provost(English)queen's counsel(English)barrister(English)king's counsel(English)ancient(English)cross-bencher(English)crossbencher(English)serjeant(English)inns(English)inn(English)puisne(English)

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