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Left with bill for setter, obtained on demand (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

exacted

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'setter obtained on demand' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'left with bill' is the wordplay.
'left' becomes 'exed' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'with' indicates putting letters inside.
'bill' becomes 'act' (an Act of Parliament).
'exed' placed around 'act' is 'EXACTED'.

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for exacted that I've seen before include "Inflicted" , "Insisted on and obtained - in precise way?" , "'Claimed, demanded (7)'" , "Insisted on and obtained, say payment" , "forced out" .)

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