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Part of government occupying ground in London? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lords

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'ground in london?' is the definition.
'lords' can be an answer for 'ground' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'in london?' bit.

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for lords that I've seen before include "Peers - setting for many an 6 test" , "London cricket ground" , "London sports ground" , "Test cricket ground" , "Titled peers of the realm" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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