This cane's met the requirement for correction (12)

I believe the answer is:

chastisement

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'correction' is the definition.
(I know that correction can be written as chastisement)

'this cane's met the requirement' is the wordplay.
'this cane's met' anagrams to 'CHASTISEMENT'.
Though, I'm unsure how this is indicated.

'for' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for chastisement that I've seen before include "Old fashioned discipline" , "Severe reprimand" , "Beating" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.