Level in a hierarchy (7)

I believe the answer is:

echelon

(Other definitions for echelon that I've seen before include "series of steps" , "Ladder formation" , "Bishops, say" , "Rank - status" , "Level of command" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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