Strong man accepted universal credit: "just right to accept it" (8)

I believe the answer is:

autocrat

(Other definitions for autocrat that I've seen before include "One with absolute power" , "All-powerful ruler" , "Despotic character" , "Domineering person" , "Actuator (anag) - dictator" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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