Correct decree, removing note (4)

I believe the answer is:

edit

'correct' is the definition.
(edit can mean to correct or emend)

'decree removing note' is the wordplay.
'decree' becomes 'edict' (synonyms).
'removing' suggests deleting specific letters.
'note' becomes 'c' (musical note).
'edict' with 'c' removed is 'EDIT'.

(Other definitions for edit that I've seen before include "Revise text" , "Fix" , "doctor" , "Prepare (material) for publication" , "Manage a newspaper" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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