Inclined reportedly to obtain soft type of leather (5)

I believe the answer is:

suede

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'type of leather' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for suede that I've seen before include "unprepared material" , "Leather with velvety nap used in shoes and clothes" , "Soft goatskin" , "Brushed leather" , "Type of leather" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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