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Disadvantage ward? (8)

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I believe the answer is:

drawback

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This clue could be a double definition.

'disadvantage' is the first definition.
(I know that drawback is a type of disadvantage)

'ward?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for drawback that I've seen before include "Hindrance - disadvantage" , "Snag" , "Disadvantage, problem" , "Hindrance - retreat" , "Obstacle" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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