Arena for public debate (5)

I believe the answer is:

forum

(Other definitions for forum that I've seen before include "Tribunal" , "Ground for discussion" , "Ancient Roman marketplace or place for public discussions" , "Place to meet people" , "Place for open discussion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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