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For the auditor, check rule (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reign

'rule' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'for the auditor check' is the wordplay.
'for the auditor' shows a homophone (sound like).
'check' becomes 'rein' (both can mean to control or limit).
'rein' is a homophone of 'REIGN'.

(Other definitions for reign that I've seen before include "Period during which someone is dominant" , "Have sovereign power" , "Sovereignty" , "Rule over in Niger" , "Sit on a throne" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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