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Recede in order (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

decree

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'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.

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(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" .)

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