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Lawful escape? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

legit

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This might be a double definition.

'lawful' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'escape?' is the second definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for legit that I've seen before include "not unlawful" , "Briefly in accordance with law or rules" , "In accordance with the law (abbr)" , "Such theatre" , "Above board (abbr)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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