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Token opposition action? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

counter

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This clue could be a double definition.

'token' is the first definition.
(counter can mean a token or chip)

'opposition action?' is the second definition.
'counter' can be an answer for 'action?' (counter is a kind of action). I am unsure of the 'opposition' bit.

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(Other definitions for counter that I've seen before include "part of stern" , "Small game disc; oppose" , "Pawn" , "Trounce (anag.)" , "Respond with another argument" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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