What does the cryptic crossword clue "Authorised edition dashed off in panic (9)" mean?

The definition is "dashed off in panic". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STAMPED (synonym="authorised") + ED (synonym="authorised") = STAMPEDED; definition: "dashed off in panic" The answer is STAMPEDED.

Authorised edition dashed off in panic (9)

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