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Let out of jail, finally relax (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lease

'let' is the definition.
('lease' can be a synonym of 'let')

'jail finally relax' is the wordplay.
'finally' suggests the final letters.
'relax' becomes 'ease' (I've seen this before).
The last letter of 'jail' is 'l'.
'l'+'ease'='LEASE'

'out of' is the link.

(Other definitions for lease that I've seen before include "Let out, hire" , "Tenancy contract" , "Tenancy agreement" , "Contract for use of land or building" , "Charter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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