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Bill departed, as a man found innocent (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

acquitted

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'found innocent' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'bill departed' is the wordplay.
'bill' becomes 'ac' (short for account).
'departed' becomes 'quitted' ('quit' can be a synonym of 'depart').
'ac'+'quitted'='ACQUITTED'

'as a man' is the link.
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(Other definitions for acquitted that I've seen before include "Found not guilty and discharged" , "Settled" , "Absolved" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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