The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word OFFICER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result OFFICER
- Possible policeman’s bid to keep in charge
- Policeman in charge introduced to volunteer
- Constable‘s disillusioned with sweet king
- No longer pending? Right, get busy!
- . Aristocrat, losing head taking diamonds, has run into policeman
- Dignitary has fine, fine diamonds gold-plated
- One in force using force, if forced?
- Policewoman, maybe, in charge during proposal
- Policeman belonging to Brazilian port shortly returns
- Policeman in command enters proposal
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The straight part
We know that "Dignitary" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dignitary = officer.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does OFFICER mean?
OFFICER noun- One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.
- A respectful term of address for an officer, especially a police officer.
- One who holds a public office.
- An agent or servant imparted with the ability, to some degree, to act on initiative.
- A commissioned officer.
- To supply with officers.
- To command like an officer.