What does the cryptic crossword clue "Great duel contested under formal rules (9)" mean?

The definition is "under formal rules". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of GREAT + DUEL = REGULATED; definition: "under formal rules" The answer is REGULATED.

Great duel contested under formal rules (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29004 | 16 Down | 2023-02-27 flower

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