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Non-clerical parts of Italy (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

laity

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'non-clerical parts' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'of italy' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates an anagram (the answer comes from or 'of' the letters).
'italy' anagrammed gives 'LAITY'.

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(Other definitions for laity that I've seen before include "Secular persons" , "The people, not the clergy" , "They're not the clergy" , "Non-experts" , "Italy (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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