A property right for foreigner? (5)

I believe the answer is:

alien

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'foreigner?' is the definition.
('alien' can be a synonym of 'foreigner')

'a property right' is the wordplay.
'property right' becomes 'lien' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'a'+'lien'='ALIEN'

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for alien that I've seen before include "Foreign (from outer space?)" , "Otherworldly" , "repugnant" , "Outlandish" , "Creature from another planet" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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