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A single approval creates more consent! (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ayes

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'more consent' is the definition.
I know nothing about this answer so I can't tell whether it can be defined by this definition.

'a single approval' is the wordplay.
'a single' becomes 'a'.
'approval' becomes 'yes' (I've seen this in another clue).
'a'+'yes'='AYES'

'creates' is the link.

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(Other definitions for ayes that I've seen before include "Those voting for the motion" , "Votes in favour" , "Positive votes" , "Voting assents" , "Votes of approval during 5 Down" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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