Establish one's innocence but get bound over? (5)

I believe the answer is:

clear

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'bound over?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for clear that I've seen before include "Acquit" , "Pellucid" , "Transparent, easy to see through" , "Exculpate" , "Transparent - free of obstruction" .)

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

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