Political favours? (8)

I believe the answer is:

rosettes

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'political favours?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for rosettes that I've seen before include "Set store by ornaments made of ribbon" , "Floral-like ornaments made of ribbons" , "Eventing awards" , "Leaves" , "Badges in the form of flowers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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