Autocrat, for instance (5)

I believe the answer is:

ruler

(Other definitions for ruler that I've seen before include "Emperor - measure" , "One exercising control" , "Aid for a straight line" , "Straight line could come from this" , "one going straight?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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