Definition

A person who sits on a bench, often in a legal context, such as a judge or magistrate.

Example

The bencher presided over the court proceedings with great authority.

Conversation

Did you see that new bencher in the courtroom yesterday?

Yeah, I noticed them! They seemed really confident.

I wonder how long they've been a bencher.

Probably not too long; they looked a bit nervous during the proceedings.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bencher is formed from "bench" (from Old English "benc", meaning a long seat or work surface) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A bencher is a person associated with a bench, often referring to someone who sits on a bench or a member of a governing body in a legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bench' as a long seat where someone might sit, and the '-er' indicates a person. So, a bencher is simply a person who is associated with or sits on a bench.

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