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Dismissed just claim completely (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

outright

'completely' is the definition.
(outright means completely or totally)

'dismissed just claim' is the wordplay.
'dismissed' becomes 'out' (dismissed in cricket).
'just claim' becomes 'right' (as in a legal right in the justice system).
'out'+'right'='OUTRIGHT'

(Other definitions for outright that I've seen before include "Absolute - utter" , "Openly and frankly" , "Directly; without reservation" , "Completely and thoroughly" , "Altogether; openly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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