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The best governing body is right! (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

starboard

'is right' is the definition.
(right side of a ship)

'the best governing body' is the wordplay.
'the best' becomes 'star' (star can mean the best or most excellent).
'governing body' becomes 'board' (I've seen this in another clue).
'star'+'board'='STARBOARD'

(Other definitions for starboard that I've seen before include "Opposite of port" , "Right side of ship or plane" , "right to 14 [YACHTS]" , "Sailor's right" , "Literally, the steering side of a vessel" .)

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