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Permissible to run away! (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

legit

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'permissible' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'run away' is the second definition.
(as in 'leg it')

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for legit that I've seen before include "In accordance with the law (abbr)" , "Authorised" , "Conforming to the law" , "not unlawful" , "Such theatre" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Daily Express.
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