What does the cryptic crossword clue "Indication of agreement accepted by potential energy recipient (5)" mean?

The definition is "recipient". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AYE (synonym="‘indication of agreement’") in PE (synonym="‘accepted by’") = PAYEE; definition: "recipient" The answer is PAYEE.

Indication of agreement accepted by potential energy recipient (5)

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