Pub abandoning new concept gets positive response (7)

I believe the answer is:

ovation

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'response' is the definition.
(I have seen 'enthusiastic response' mean 'ovation' so perhaps 'response' could also mean 'ovation')

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(Other definitions for ovation that I've seen before include "Enthusiastic applause and cheers" , "enthusiastic response" , "Round of applause, may be standing" , "Stormy applause" , "Show of appreciation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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