Measuring rods; leaders (6)

I believe the answer is:

rulers

(Other definitions for rulers that I've seen before include "they must not be crooked" , "Drawing sticks or sovereigns" , "Strips with straight edge to measure" , "Measuring sticks" , "Those in power" .)

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

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