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Proclamation you'll find in the dictionary (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

edict

'proclamation' is the definition.
(I know that edict is a type of proclamation)

'in the dictionary' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'EDICT' can be found hidden inside 'the dictionary'.

'you'll find' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for edict that I've seen before include "Formal order" , "Authoritative ruling" , "Cited (anag) - proclamation" , "Proclamation, law" , "Declaration" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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