Accounting entry indicating a sum owed (5)

I believe the answer is:

debit

(Other definitions for debit that I've seen before include "Accounting entry recording sums that are 5" , "Sum taken from account" , "Accounting entry showing amount spent" , "Accounting entry showing sum owing" , "Deduct from account" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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