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Might a Tory often upset official delegation? (5,2,8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

power of attorney

'official delegation?' is the definition.
(something officially delegated to another person)

'might a tory often upset' is the wordplay.
'might' becomes 'power' (synonyms).
'upset' is an anagram indicator.
'a'+'tory'+'often'='atoryoften'
'atoryoften' anagrammed gives 'ofattorney'.
'power'+'ofattorney'='POWER OF ATTORNEY'

(Other definitions for power of attorney that I've seen before include "sufficient for deed" , "legal authority" , "American lawyer's energy" , "Agent's authority" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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