Submits lousy e-book containing upsetting material (5)

I believe the answer is:

obeys

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'submits' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for obeys that I've seen before include "Carries out (instruction)" , "Does as one's told" , "Complies with orders" , "Carries out orders" , "Listens to" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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