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Authority, metaphorically

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rod

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">authority metaphorically</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for rod that I've seen before include "Bar, shaft" , "Baton, pole" , "Stick - bar" , "Fishing implement" , "Little boy" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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