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This order won't require attention (5,2,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stand at ease

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'this order' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for stand at ease that I've seen before include "take a relaxed attitude" , "Command to soldiers" , "Assume a more relaxed position (military)" , "letting attention go?" , "Instruction to soldiers - and sea state (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News and The Globe and Mail.
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