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Decree that Dorian has become corrupted (6)

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I believe the answer is:

ordain

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'decree' is the definition.
(I know that ordain is a more specific form of the action decree)

'dorian has become corrupted' is the wordplay.
'dorian' can be anagrammed to 'ORDAIN'.
But, I am unsure how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for ordain that I've seen before include "Elevate or appoint to priesthood" , "Consecrate as priest" , "Appoint - admit to holy orders" , "Appoint as priest" , "frock" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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