Ruling class roll cigars after tossing wrappings on Cape hotel lobby, finally (9)
I believe the answer is:
oligarchy
'ruling class' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both groups as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for oligarchy that I've seen before include "Rule of the few" , "Government by small elite" , "Political system of government by a few people" , "Form of government with power held by a few" , "a few men in government" .)