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I'd compel in a way to get obeyed (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

complied

'obeyed' is the definition.
(complying is a kind of obeying)

'i'd compel in a way' is the wordplay.
'in a way' indicates an anagram.
'id'+'compel'='idcompel'
'idcompel' with letters rearranged gives 'COMPLIED'.

'to get' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for complied that I've seen before include "Abided, by rules say" , "Acted in accordance with the law" , "Met standards" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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