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Authorisation card is forcing freedom (7,7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

driving licence

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'authorisation card' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'forcing freedom' is the wordplay.
'forcing' becomes 'driving' (driving is a kind of forcing).
'freedom' becomes 'licence' (licence is a kind of freedom).
'driving'+'licence'='DRIVING LICENCE'

'is' is the link.

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(Other definitions for driving licence that I've seen before include "Motorist's permit" , "proof of ID" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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