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Ordered Democratic president outside (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bidden

'ordered' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'democratic president outside' is the wordplay.
'democratic' becomes 'd' (political abbreviation).
'president' becomes 'biden' (Joe Biden).
'outside' indicates putting letters inside.
'd' inserted inside 'biden' is 'BIDDEN'.

(Other definitions for bidden that I've seen before include "Commanded (to do something)" , "Asked" , "Ordered (to)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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