Benevolent feeling competent solicitor should produce? (8)

I believe the answer is:

goodwill

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'competent solicitor should produce?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'benevolent feeling' is the wordplay.
'benevolent' becomes 'good' (similar in meaning).
'feeling' becomes 'will' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'good'+'will'='GOODWILL'

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(Other definitions for goodwill that I've seen before include "Benevolence" , "compassion" , "Benevolent feeling - business asset" , "Disposition to kindness" , "friendly attitude" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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