What does the cryptic crossword clue "Friendly alliance welcomed by independent enterprise (7)" mean?

The definition is "Friendly". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "friendly alliance welcomed by independENT ENTErprise" The answer is ENTENTE.

Friendly alliance welcomed by independent enterprise (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28142 | 8 Down | 2020-05-25 flower

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