Legislative session, smart hosting it (7)
I believe the answer is:
sitting
'legislative session' is the definition.
'sitting' can be an answer for 'session' (synonyms). I'm unsure of the 'legislative' bit.
'smart hosting it' is the wordplay.
'smart' becomes 'sting' (both can mean to burn or hurt).
'hosting' means one lot of letters goes inside another (inserted letters are welcomed in or hosted).
'sting' going around 'it' is 'SITTING'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for sitting that I've seen before include "such an easy target" , "Session of spiritualists or court" , "On a seat" , "Well placed" , "Being portrayed" .)