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Symbol of authority (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

badge

'symbol of authority' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for badge that I've seen before include "Emblem of belonging" , "Identifying sign" , "Shield" , "Thing worn to show, say, membership of organisation" , "Insignia (of office?)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald and The Wall Street Journal.
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