Having brought back, was delivered (8)

I believe the answer is:

redeemed

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'delivered' is the definition.
('redeem' can be a synonym of 'deliver')

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for redeemed that I've seen before include "Rescued, from hell or pawn" , "bought back from uncle?" , "Restored to favour" , "Bought out of pawn" , "Bought back from pawnbroker" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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