Settle with magistrates (5)
I believe the answer is:
bench
This could be a double definition.
'settle' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?
'with magistrates' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for bench that I've seen before include "Pew or settle" , "Plain, stout work-table" , "Magistrates collectively" , "Laboratory work table" , "Group of magistrates" .)