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Stop in this abode, sister (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

desist

'stop' is the definition.
(desist means to stop)

'in this abode sister' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'DESIST' is hidden in the letters of 'this abode sister'.

(Other definitions for desist that I've seen before include "Cease (from doing something)" , "Refrain (from doing something)" , "'Refrain from, stop (6)'" , "Stop, discontinue" , "Stop (doing something)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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