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One-off compensation for an injury? (4,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lump sum

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This could be a double definition.

'one-off compensation' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'an injury?' is the second definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for lump sum that I've seen before include "Substantial payment" , "Whole payment" , "Complete payment consisting of a single amount" , "Large single payment" , "Single cash payment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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