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The loftiness of Leo's lot? (5)

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pride

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(Other definitions for pride that I've seen before include "Company of lions" , "They say it comes before a fall" , "cause of swelling?" , "Leonine family" , "Arrogance - self-respect" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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