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Gave up being dissolute (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

abandoned

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'gave up' is the first definition.
('abandon' can be a synonym of 'give up')

'being dissolute' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for abandoned that I've seen before include "Left desolate or empty" , "Profligate - gave up - left" , "Rejected" , "Given up?" , "Deserted - shameless" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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