Cryptic crossword clue
One receiving property, having right to enter a vacated estate 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ALIENEE

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The straight part
We know that "One receiving property" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one receiving property = alienee.
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What does ALIENEE mean?

ALIENEE noun
  1. The person to whom a property is alienated.

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