Soldier’s formal gesture (6)

I believe the answer is:

salute

(Other definitions for salute that I've seen before include "Greet in military style" , "Honour" , "Military gesture of respect" , "Acknowledge (superior)" , "Hail respectfully" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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