Allowed to take flight (5)
I believe the answer is:
legit
This clue might be a double definition.
'allowed' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'flight' is the second definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I can't see?
'to take' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for legit that I've seen before include "Genuine" , "Reliable" , "Authorised" , "Run away - above board (colloq)" , "on the level" .)