Wild jaunt for those in power (5)

I believe the answer is:

junta

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'for those in power' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'wild jaunt' is the wordplay.
'wild' is an anagram indicator.
'jaunt' is an anagram of 'JUNTA'.

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(Other definitions for junta that I've seen before include "Military regime" , "Group heading a military government" , "Unelected military government" , "unelected rulers" , "Military group in power after coup d'etat" .)

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

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