Sort of seat to contest? (3)

I believe the answer is:

box

This clue is a double definition.

'sort of seat' is the first definition.

'contest?' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for box that I've seen before include "Receptacle" , "Present container?" , "Spar; container" , "Wooden case" , "Carton" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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