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Unscrupulous type in court. No conclusion reached (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chancer

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'unscrupulous type' is the definition.
(someone who exploits opportunities)

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(Other definitions for chancer that I've seen before include "One taking risks" , "Informally, one who tries his luck" , "Unscrupulous opportunist" , "opportunistic sort" , "Unscrupulous sort" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times.
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