Favoured dictator’s time to give up Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

DICTATOR (noun)
1. a ruler who is unconstrained by law
2. a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner
TIME (noun)
1. a reading of a point in time as given by a clock
2. rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
TIME (verb)
1. measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
2. adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time

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