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One chapter in literature, OK? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

licit

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'ok?' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'one chapter in literature' is the wordplay.
'one chapter' becomes 'ci' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'literature' becomes 'lit' (abbreviation).
'ci' put within 'lit' is 'LICIT'.

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(Other definitions for licit that I've seen before include "Allowable" , "OK?" , "Legitimate" , "Within the law" , "Sanctioned" .)

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