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Term of respect, to a rector (5,8)

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I believe the answer is:

right reverend

(Other definitions for right reverend that I've seen before include "Bishop's title of respect" , "Title given to a bishop" , "Form of address for bishop" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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