banc

noun
  1. A bench or seat, particularly one used by judges in a court. noun
    The judge took his place on the banc to preside over the trial.
    The lawyers presented their arguments before the full banc of the appellate court.
  2. The full bench of judges in a court, as opposed to a single judge or a panel. noun
    The case was so significant that it was heard en banc, with all the judges present.
    An appeal to the banc was necessary to resolve the conflicting decisions from lower courts.