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It should be kept in Delaware (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

law

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'it should be' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'in delaware' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'LAW' is hidden within 'delaware'.

'kept' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for law that I've seen before include "Set of rules laid down by authority" , "Rule prohibiting certain actions" , "'Possession is nine points of the ...'" , "Body of rules of conduct for a society" , "Commandment" .)

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