Doctor’s firm edict partly ignored (5)

I believe the answer is:

medic

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'doctor's' is the definition.
(doctor is a type of medic)

'firm edict partly ignored' is the wordplay.
'MEDIC' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am not sure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for medic that I've seen before include "Eg, doctor" , "What was Basutoland" , "Physician (informal)" , "Word for 'doctor'" , "Health worker" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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