The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DECREE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result DECREE
- Judgment last month about source of energy
- Democratic experiment starts with a Native American order
- Judgment of French served on native American
- Last of twelve, always standing in order
- Law qualification essentially ludicrous for head of Geography
- Order always withdrawn at end of month
- Order always coming up after Christmas time
- Reduce without a second order
- Decline, missing a second order
- University qualification needing source of cash for good rule
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The straight part
We know that "Order" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case order = decree.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 DECREE mean?
DECREE noun- An edict or law.
- The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.
- The determination of a cause in a court of admiralty or court of probate.
- A predetermination made by God; an act of providence.
- To command by a decree.