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A distinguished order (2)

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I believe the answer is:

an

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This clue could be a double definition.

'a' is the first definition.

'distinguished order' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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