Temporary expedient (7)

I believe the answer is:

stopgap

'temporary expedient' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for stopgap that I've seen before include "Temporary expedient" , "caretaker" , "Interim" , "Temporary measure" , "A temporary or impromptu substitute" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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