Solution for 3 June cryptic crossword clue

Took one’s seat with one’s party, to general contentment (12)

Solution – satisfaction

This is an example of a charades clue. 

The part of the clue that sets out what the meaning of the solution will be is “to general contentment” – Satisfaction is a good match for that.

The first part of the clue needs to be broken down into 3 parts:

Took one’s seat = sat

With one’s = is (i is often used where a 1 is referred to – just because of the similarity of shape I guess)

Party = faction – often used in the sense of a group within a political party.

Solution = sat+is+faction