Recede in order (6)
I believe the answer is:
decree
'order' is the definition.
(I know that order can be written as decree)
'recede' is the wordplay.
'recede' can be anagrammed to 'DECREE'.
However, I am not sure how this is indicated.
'in' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for decree that I've seen before include "Legally-binding command or decision" , "Legal command" , "Legally binding command or decision" , "Legally-binding edict" , "An official proclamation or ruling" .)