Result of ridicule? Republican becomes cold! (8)

I believe the answer is:

decision

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'result' is the definition.
(decision is a kind of result)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for decision that I've seen before include "Conclusion, resolution" , "Result!" , "Resolution reached after consideration" , "Judgement; settlement" , "strength of mind" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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