Crossword Genius

Issued by someone in authority (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

official

(Other definitions for official that I've seen before include "Done by authority" , "worthy of credibility" , "executive" , "Public employee" , "Functionary" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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