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The one whose name is over the door, locally? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

licensee

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'the one' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for licensee that I've seen before include "The one with the official permit" , "One with permit to sell alcoholic drinks" , "Person holding official authorisation" , "Publican" , "one allowed to serve" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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