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Fine of low value for escape (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

flight

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This clue might be a double definition.

'fine of low value' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'for escape' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for flight that I've seen before include "The feathers on a dart or arrow" , "Series of steps" , "Air force unit; running away" , "Voyage of an aircraft" , "Trip by air" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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