Formally recognised by Saul, perhaps, and Ted (7)

I believe the answer is:

saluted

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'formally recognised' is the definition.
'saluted' can be an answer for 'recognised' (saluting is a kind of recognizing). I am unsure of the 'formally' bit.

'saul perhaps and ted' is the wordplay.
'perhaps' is an anagram indicator.
'and' says to put letters next to each other.
'saul' is an anagram of 'salu'.
'salu'+'ted'='SALUTED'

'by' is the link.

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(Other definitions for saluted that I've seen before include "Greeted or honoured" , "Acknowledged" , "Kissed" , "Recognised with a gesture" , "Given a tribute" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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