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Complimentary broadcast drops independence (4,4)

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I believe the answer is:

free rein

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

'complimentary broadcast drops' is the wordplay.
'complimentary' becomes 'free' (synonyms).
'broadcast' shows a homophone (sound like) (how the word might sound on the radio or TV).
'drops' becomes 'rain' (drops of water).
'rain' sounds like 'rein'.
'free'+'rein'='FREE REIN'

(Other definitions for free rein that I've seen before include "Give it to remove all constraints" , "Unlimited scope for action" , "'The removal of constraints (4,4)'" , "Carte blanche" , "Liberty over actions" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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