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Such punishment for NCO? (8)

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I believe the answer is:

corporal

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This clue might be a double definition.

'such punishment' is the first definition.
'corporal' can be an answer for 'punishment' (corporal punishment is a kind of punishment). I'm not certain of the 'such' bit.

'nco?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for corporal that I've seen before include "Of the body, say punishment" , "material" , "One trained for engagement" , "Non-commissioned officer below sergeant" , "Bodily" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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