Rule to take exception to (7)

I believe the answer is:

tyranny

(Other definitions for tyranny that I've seen before include "Oppressive government" , "Dictatorship" , "Form of despotism" , "Cruel government" , "Reign of terror" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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