Mortar board (3)

I believe the answer is:

cap

(Other definitions for cap that I've seen before include "Stopper" , "Beat; upper limit" , "Upper limit; hat" , "Limit (prices)" , "Flat brimless hat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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