Licensed model gets less (8)

I believe the answer is:

declines

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'gets less' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'licensed model' is the wordplay.
'model' is an anagram indicator.
'licensed' anagrammed gives 'DECLINES'.

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(Other definitions for declines that I've seen before include "Gradually decreases" , "Silenced in descents" , "Refuses to be silenced" .)

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