Every outstanding debt accepted (7)

I believe the answer is:

allowed

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'accepted' is the definition.
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'every outstanding' is the wordplay.
'every' becomes 'all' (similar in meaning).
'outstanding' becomes 'owed' (as in an outstanding debt).
'all'+'owed'='ALLOWED'

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(Other definitions for allowed that I've seen before include "Permitted and granted" , "Acknowledged" , "Given the chance" , "Given permission" , "Legitimate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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