Sign of partial forgiveness, possibly? (5)

I believe the answer is:

virgo

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'sign' is the definition.
(Virgo is an example)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for virgo that I've seen before include "A constellation, a cluster" , "Maiden" , "Large constellation -- sign of the zodiac" , "Large constellation between Leo and Libra" , "Sixth sign of zodiac" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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