Cryptic crossword clue
Rules on book applied to promotion 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ADJUDGES

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The straight part
We know that "Rules" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rules = adjudges.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ADJUDGES mean?

ADJUDGES verb
  1. To declare to be.
  2. To deem or determine to be.
  3. To award judicially; to assign.

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