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Absolute terror allowed (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

implicit

'absolute' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'terror allowed' is the wordplay.
'terror' becomes 'imp'.
'allowed' becomes 'licit' (I've seen this in another clue).
'imp'+'licit'='IMPLICIT'

(Other definitions for implicit that I've seen before include "Unspoken" , "Inherent but not made clear" , "Inferred" , "Taken for granted" , "Understood but not openly stated" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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