Cryptic crossword clue
Strange edict about one article after another penned by relative is shown to be true 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word AUTHENTICATED

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The straight part
We know that "shown to be true" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shown to be true = authenticated.
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 AUTHENTICATED mean?

AUTHENTICATED verb
  1. To render authentic; to give authority to, by the proof, attestation, or formalities required by law, or sufficient to entitle to credit.
  2. To prove authentic; to determine as real and true.

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