Conduct (9)
'conduct' is the definition.
(I know that conduct can be written as demeanour)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for demeanour that I've seen before include "Outward bearing" , "Look" , "Behaviour" , "Conduct" , "Manner of behaving towards others" .)
'conduct' is the definition.
(both can mean to carry out)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for wage that I've seen before include "Payment to an employee" , "Amount earned" , "Pursue" , "Money earned" , "Earnings - carry on" .)