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Criminal may be cleared (5)

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fence

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'criminal' is the definition.
(someone who handles stolen goods)

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(Other definitions for fence that I've seen before include "Bound over this" , "use blade" , "Paling; criminal receiver" , "Barrier; receiver" , "Barrier - engage in swordplay" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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