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Respond about statute (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

react

'respond' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'about statute' is the wordplay.
'about' becomes 're' (common abbreviation for 'with reference to').
'statute' becomes 'act'.
're'+'act'='REACT'

(Other definitions for react that I've seen before include "Respond to a stimulus" , "Show opposition" , "Respond emotionally" , "Perform again" , "Retaliate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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