Permit fine crash to be averted (9)

I believe the answer is:

franchise

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'permit' is the definition.
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'fine crash to be averted' is the wordplay.
'fine crash' anagrams to 'FRANCHISE'.
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(Other definitions for franchise that I've seen before include "commercial concession" , "The right to vote in a parliamentary election." , "Authorisation to engage in specific commercial activity" , "Dealership" , "permit being provided" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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