Standing back without ceremonial robes (5)

I believe the answer is:

erect

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'standing' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'back without ceremonial robes' is the wordplay.
'ERECT' is hidden backwards in amongst the letters.
But, I am not sure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for erect that I've seen before include "Build, put up" , "Found" , "Upright or vertical" , "Standing vertically" , "Not having a list" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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