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Settle in or out of court (5)

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bench

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(Other definitions for bench that I've seen before include "Magistrates collectively" , "Group of magistrates" , "Exhibit at dog show" , "Long seat or worktable" , "Pew or settle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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