Public estimation (6)
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I believe the answer is:
repute
'public estimation' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for repute that I've seen before include "Fame, renown" , "Distinction" , "High estimation; fame" , "Generally held opinion" , "General view or opinion of an individual, may be ill" .)