Like checks and balances? (6)

I believe the answer is:

plural

(Other definitions for plural that I've seen before include "Word usually ending in 's'" , "Form of noun or verb in respect of more than one" , "Indicating more than one" , "Several" , "More than one in number" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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