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Brand magistrate crooked after waiving of charge (6)

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stigma

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'brand' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for stigma that I've seen before include "Part of a flower" , "Blot" , "Mark of shame or social disgrace" , "Disgraceful sign" , "Symbol of disgrace or infamy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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