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study hall

–noun
1. (in some schools) a room used solely or chiefly for studying.
2. a period of time in a school day, set aside for study and doing homework, usually under the supervision of a teacher and in a room designated for this purpose.

Origin:
1840–50
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study hall  
n.  
  1. A schoolroom reserved for study.

  2. A period set aside for study.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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