Way to draw generous applause (8)

I believe the answer is:

freehand

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'way to draw' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'generous applause' is the wordplay.
'generous' becomes 'free' (I've seen this before).
'applause' becomes 'hand' (hand is a kind of applause).
'free'+'hand'='FREEHAND'

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(Other definitions for freehand that I've seen before include "Drawn naturally" , "Ignoring ruler, perhaps" , "given to plenipotentiary" , "Without drawing aids" , "drawn in the normal way" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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