Ruler taking over north, in part (8)

I believe the answer is:

governor

'ruler' is the definition.
(I know that Governor is a type of ruler)

'taking over north in part' is the wordplay.
'in part' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'GOVERNOR' is hidden in the letters of 'taking over north'.

(Other definitions for governor that I've seen before include "US politician" , "Ron, go run up the state head" , "chief magistrate)" , "One exercising authority" , "person put in charge" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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