the bench

US /ðə bɛntʃ/
UK /ðə bɛntʃ/
"the bench" picture
1.

the seat where the judge sits in a court of law

:
•
The lawyer approached the bench to present new evidence.
•
The judge returned to the bench after a short recess.
:
judiciarycourtjudges
2.

the collective body of judges in a court

:
•
The decision came down from the bench.
•
Respect for the bench is crucial for the legal system.
:
judiciarycourtjudges
:
bench