The one who ensures fair play (7)

I believe the answer is:

referee

(Other definitions for referee that I've seen before include "Umpire; arbitrator" , "Sports official" , "Arbiter" , "Sporting arbitrator" , "One who decides" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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