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A given from which conclusions may be drawn (5)

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I believe the answer is:

datum

(Other definitions for datum that I've seen before include "Little bit of information" , "Bit of dope" , "Given item" , "Given piece of information" , "Something given" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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