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Do squad limit distribution of payment? (13)

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I believe the answer is:

consideration

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'distribution of payment?' is the definition.
'consideration' can be an answer for 'payment?' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'distribution of' bit.

'do squad limit' is the wordplay.
'do' becomes 'con' (both can mean to defraud).
'squad' becomes 'side'.
'limit' becomes 'ration' (rationing is a kind of limiting).
'con'+'side'+'ration'='CONSIDERATION'

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(Other definitions for consideration that I've seen before include "Bearing in mind - payment" , "factor to be borne in mind" , "examination" , "Kindness" , "Reward; careful thought" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail.
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