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New or reinstalled proprietor? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

owner

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'proprietor?' is the definition.
(I know that proprietor can be written as owner)

'new or reinstalled' is the wordplay.
'new or' anagrams to 'OWNER'.
However, I'm unsure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for owner that I've seen before include "The one in lawful possession" , "Legal possessor" , "The person in legal possession" , "Man of property" , "Title-holder" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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