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Support friend without breaking the law (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

legally

'without breaking the law' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'support friend' is the wordplay.
'support' becomes 'leg' (leg is a kind of support).
'friend' becomes 'ally' (an ally is a friend or supporter).
'leg'+'ally'='LEGALLY'

(Other definitions for legally that I've seen before include "Lawfully" , "without breaking the law" , "according to the national regulations" , "In a manner approved by law" , "within the law" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Times.
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