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Key argument in encryption system (6)

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I believe the answer is:

escrow

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'encryption system' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

'key argument' is the wordplay.
'key' becomes 'esc' ('Escape' key on a computer keyboard).
'argument' becomes 'row' (to row is to argue).
'esc'+'row'='ESCROW'

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for escrow that I've seen before include "It's held in trust or as a security" , "Legal deed to take effect when a condition is fulfilled" , "Conditional deed held by third party" , "Deed or deposit held until a condition is fulfilled" , "goods held by third party" .)

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