Cryptic crossword clue
Institute rules, and calm unconfined area of N England 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word WIRRAL

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The straight part
We know that "area of N. England" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case area of n. england = wirral.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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