Free to loot after gaining power? Nothing new only (3,4)
I believe the answer is:
pro bono
'free' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'loot after gaining power? nothing new only' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'power?' could be 'p' and 'p' is located in the answer.
'nothing' could be 'no' (similar in meaning) and 'no' is located in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
'to' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pro bono that I've seen before include "Done for the public good unpaid" , "-- -- publico (Latin)" , "not being paid" , "with no charges" , "Giving free services" .)