Be deemed acceptable (4,6)
I believe the answer is:
pass muster
(Other definitions for pass muster that I've seen before include "To fit the bill" , "Satisfy, suffice" , "appear acceptable" , "Be good enough" .)
I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.
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