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Require formality (beginning) (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stand

(Other definitions for stand that I've seen before include "Base < put up with" , "Remain stationary" , "Be upright; base" , "Support" , "Sit here at a sports event" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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