bearpit
n.— «He will take his seat opposite Miss Clark in Parliament’s chamber, or the bearpit as it is sometimes known, but he says he is not overly nervous at the prospect.» —“Key to square off against Clark for first time” Radio New Zealand Dec. 5, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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