Publican, seller of alcohol (8)

I believe the answer is:

licensee

(Other definitions for licensee that I've seen before include "The one holding official permission" , "One holds official permission" , "One permitted to sell alcohol" , "One with permit to sell alcoholic drinks" , "Person permitted to run pub" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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