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Favour shown to the electorate (7)

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rosette

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'favour' is the definition.
('favour' historically meant a token of affection)

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(Other definitions for rosette that I've seen before include "Flower-like badge" , "To steer (anag)" , "Colourful decoration worn by supporters" , "Party wear" , "Ribboned award" .)

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