Grade association (5)

I believe the answer is:

guild

(Other definitions for guild that I've seen before include "Trade union" , "Association for mutual aid" , "Group of craftsmen" , "Medieval association of merchants" , "Old trade association" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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