One paying money to get an occupation (6)

I believe the answer is:

tenant

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(Other definitions for tenant that I've seen before include "Someone who pays rent" , "one paying rent" , "One renting property" , "Leaseholder" , "Occupant of rented property" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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