Assent of a sort (3)

I believe the answer is:

aye

(Other definitions for aye that I've seen before include "Yes vote" , "Yes; ever" , "Word of assent" , "One voting in favour" , "Affirmative answer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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