Leaves on an equal footing (5)

I believe the answer is:

quits

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This clue could be a double definition.

'leaves on an' is the first definition.
'quits' can be an answer for 'leaves' (I've seen this before). I'm not certain of the 'on an' bit.

'equal footing' is the second definition.
'quits' can be an answer for 'equal' (thesaurus). I am unsure of the 'footing' bit.

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(Other definitions for quits that I've seen before include "On even terms again" , "On equal terms" , "Even - leaves" , "Abandons" , "Leaves - all square" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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