Don't get out stick (5)

I believe the answer is:

baton

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'stick' is the definition.
(term for a stick or staff)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for baton that I've seen before include "Conductor's rod" , "Stick passed in relay races" , "Short rod (that can be passed!)" , "It's passed in a relay race" , "Prohibition" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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