Delight! Brute finally dead! (5)

I believe the answer is:

elate

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

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for elate that I've seen before include "Bring joy" , "Doctor suitor to Anne Page (MWOW)" , "transport?" , "Fill with high spirits" , "Fill with joy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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