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But a change will be forbidden (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tabu

'forbidden' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'but a change' is the wordplay.
'change' is an anagram indicator.
'but'+'a'='buta'
'buta' is an anagram of 'TABU'.

'will be' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for tabu that I've seen before include "Disapproved of" , "Forbidden (Alt sp.)" , "Ban resulting from social custom" , "delicate matter?" , "banned" .)

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