What does the cryptic crossword clue "Body cut, third of league qualify (7)" mean?

The definition is "qualify". The wordplay uses a deletion. ENTIT (synonym="ENTIT") + LE (synonym="one ‘third of LE ague’") = ENTITLE; definition: "qualify" The answer is ENTITLE.

Body cut, third of league qualify (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29348 | 11 Across | 2024-04-04 flower

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