Crossword Genius

Not bound to be licentious (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

loose

I believe this is a double definition.

'not bound' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'licentious' is the second definition.
('loose' can be a synonym of 'licentious')

'to be' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for loose that I've seen before include "Not tight" , "poor fit?" , "Not strict" , "Water heater" , "Unattached" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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