Slows law up for the migrant birds (8)

I believe the answer is:

swallows

(Other definitions for swallows that I've seen before include "Accepts" , "Gulps down" , "Knocks back" , "Takes in" , "Small migratory birds" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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