Allowing no delay for some of our gentlefolk (6)

I believe the answer is:

urgent

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'allowing no delay' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'some of our gentlefolk' is the wordplay.
'some of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'URGENT' is hidden within 'our gentlefolk'.

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for urgent that I've seen before include "Requiring immediate attention" , "demanding speedy action" , "Pressing, important" , "Important and in a hurry" , "In need of immediate action" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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