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It's given to deceive people (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

donation

'it's given' is the definition.
(something which gets given)

'deceive people' is the wordplay.
'deceive' becomes 'do' (do can mean to trick or deceive).
'people' becomes 'nation'.
'do'+'nation'='DONATION'

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for donation that I've seen before include "Do anoint by way of a gift" , "presentation" , "Gift of money as to charity" , "Gift or contribution" , "An offering or charitable gift" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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