What does the cryptic crossword clue "Standard denial by Royal Marines (4)" mean?

The definition is "Standard". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NO (synonym="denial") + R (abbreviation="Royal") + M (abbreviation="Marines") = NORM; definition: "Standard" The answer is NORM.

Standard denial by Royal Marines (4)

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