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Prisoner delighted to give permission for it? (7)

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I believe the answer is:

consent

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'give permission for it?' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'prisoner delighted' is the wordplay.
'prisoner' becomes 'con' (abbreviation for 'convict').
'delighted' becomes 'sent' (I've seen this in another clue).
'con'+'sent'='CONSENT'

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(Other definitions for consent that I've seen before include "Give permission for something" , "Agree or permit" , "Agree (to do something)" , "Say yes to something" , "Agree or comply" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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