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Conforming to the normal flag (8)

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standard

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'flag' is the definition.
(I know that standard is a type of flag)

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(Other definitions for standard that I've seen before include "Reference point, benchmark" , "Touchstone, benchmark 98)" , "Flag - of the usual kind" , "Jack" , "Flying colours" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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