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A quick definition of bench:

Term: Bench

Definition: Bench is the special seat where the judge sits in the courtroom. We also use the word to talk about judges in general. For example, we might say "bench and bar" to mean all the judges and lawyers. The word comes from the old benches that judges used to sit on in court.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Bench refers to the seat where the judge sits in the courtroom, and the term is used to refer to the judge. It can also refer to judges in general, as in "bench and bar," a collective term for judges and lawyers. The historical origin of the term comes from the benches that judges used to sit on in the courtroom while presiding over trials.

Example: During the trial, the defendant's lawyer addressed the bench, asking the judge to dismiss the case.

Explanation: In this example, "the bench" refers to the judge who is sitting on the seat in the courtroom. The lawyer is addressing the judge directly, asking for a specific action to be taken.

Example: The full bench of the Supreme Court will hear the case next week.

Explanation: In this example, "full bench" refers to all the judges of the Supreme Court who will be hearing the case. It is a collective term used to refer to the judges as a group.

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There’s someone I found on here with the username threeoutchange and if my understanding is correct that’s a reference to the debut album by a pretty cool 90s-00s Japanese band called Supercar. I geeked a little
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