What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nothing will stop sweet academic, that's certain (9)" mean?

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Nothing will stop sweet academic, that's certain (9)

Times Cryptic #28879 | 3 Down | 2024-04-01

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FOOL + PRO(O)F.

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