DISBENCH

Etymology

Verb

disbench (third-person singular simple present disbenches, present participle disbenching, simple past and past participle disbenched)

(transitive) To drive from a bench or seat.

(transitive, UK, legal) To deprive (a bencher) of his privileges.

Source: Wiktionary


Dis*bench", v. t.

1. To drive from a bench or seat. [R.] Shak.

2. (Eng. Law)

Definition: To deprive (a bencher) of his privileges. Mozley & W.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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