A seat in the market? (5)
I believe the answer is:
stall
'a seat' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for stall that I've seen before include "Temporise; sales booth" , "Stable compartment" , "Canon's seat" , "(Of engine) stop running; booth" , "Box" .)