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Bill's foreseeable status, in fact? (3)

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I believe the answer is:

act

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'bill's' is the definition.
(an Act of Parliament)

'foreseeable status in fact?' is the wordplay.
'ACT' is hidden within the letters.
But, I'm uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for act that I've seen before include "Major division of play" , "A deed or statute" , "Assumed attitude" , "turn" , "Written piece of legislation" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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