The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word RECEIPT
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result RECEIPT
- In the end, indignant man right to return ticket
- Getting set-piece, right back crosses
- Slip covering bottom, reportedly
- Henry going: ‘The price is different and this might prove it‘
- Confirmation of right to hold gun overturned
- Perhaps slip on ice when twisting drill
- Mark paid revised price on time, saving euros
- Part in middle of contract written up as proof of transaction
- Delivery of powerless order giving one admission
- Evidence of sale about chair heard
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The straight part
We know that "Getting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case getting = receipt.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RECEIPT mean?
RECEIPT noun- The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.
- The fact of having received a blow, injury etc.
- (in the plural) A quantity or amount received; takings.
- A written acknowledgment that a specified article or sum of money has been received.
- (usually in the plural) (A piece of) evidence, documentation, etc. to prove one's past actions, accomplishments, etc.
- (usually in the plural, by extension) (A piece of) evidence (e.g. documentation or screen captures) of past wrongdoing or problematic behavior or statements.
- (archaic in New England and rural US since end of 20th century, elsewhere since middle of 20th century) A recipe, instructions, prescription.
- A receptacle.
- A revenue office.
- Reception, as an act of hospitality.
- Capability of receiving; capacity.
- A recess; a retired place.
- To give or write a receipt (for something).
- To put a receipt on, as by writing or stamping; to mark a bill as having been paid.