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Respect in order for this! (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sceptre

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'this' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'respect in order' is the wordplay.
'in order' indicates anagramming the letters (the letters in a new order).
'respect' anagrammed gives 'SCEPTRE'.

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for sceptre that I've seen before include "Royal symbol" , "Ruler's staff" , "Official staff" , "Rod of office" , "Queen's staff" .)

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