Cryptic crossword clue
Editor backs revised set-up and passes authority to someone else 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DEPUTES

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What does DEPUTES mean?

DEPUTES verb
  1. To assign (someone or something) to or for something
  2. To delegate (a task, etc.) to a subordinate
  3. To deputize (someone), appoint as deputy
  4. To appoint; to assign; to choose

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