Extremely proper individuals eloped when forced (6)

I believe the answer is:

prised

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'forced' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for prised that I've seen before include "Forced open with leverage" , "Jemmied, levered" , "Levered open by spider" , "Forced open with a lever" , "Levered (forcibly)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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