Benedict Arnold's command (5)

I believe the answer is:

edict

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'command' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'benedict arnold's' is the wordplay.
'EDICT' is hidden in amongst the letters.
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(Other definitions for edict that I've seen before include "Cited (anag) - proclamation" , "Proclamation, law" , "Cited an official proclamation" , "Injunction" , "An official command" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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