Social gathering of politicians? (5)

I believe the answer is:

party

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This clue could be a double definition.

'social' is the first definition.

'gathering of politicians?' is the second definition.
'party' can be an answer for 'gathering' (party is a kind of gathering). I am unsure of the 'of politicians?' bit.

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(Other definitions for party that I've seen before include "Bash" , "Political organisation" , "Social occasion - political group" , "Political group - celebration" , "Social function" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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