Like offer of university place with no qualifications? (13)

I believe the answer is:

unconditional

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'like' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for unconditional that I've seen before include "Not qualified" , "Total" , "Without reservation" , "Under all circumstances" , "With no strings attached" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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